Tag: Shan State
Muse authorities searching for Myawaddy Bank attackers
Authorities in Muse have been searching for two suspects in the shooting at the Myawaddy Bank since last Friday. The incident happened at about 3:30 am on...
War in Kokang must stop, if ongoing peace process is to...
Quite a lot has happened, in the aftermath of the fifth Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) draft completion or accomplishment, ready for signing or ratification,...
Mongmao youth call for protection of natural resources in Shan State
A group of youth in the Mongmao region have urged all citizens in Shan State to protect the state’s natural resources and environment. “We urge...
Mong Ton residents call on spirits to protect Salween river
About 150 villagers, community leaders and monks in Mong Ton township, southern Shan State held a blessing ceremony to protect the Salween river on...
Naypyidaw orders demonstrations across Shan State in support of peace process
Government-backed demonstrations in support of the peace process have been held across Shan State since the start of April. On April 6, over 10,000 government...
Drug addict kills himself after murdering his wife
A drug addict killed himself after murdering his wife in Kong Maklang village, Tangyan township, northern Shan State. 30-year-old Maungsi stabbed his wife, Aye Na...
Wa still “undecided” about NCA meeting
The United Wa State Party/Army( UWSP/ UWSA) still has yet to decide whether or not it would attend the upcoming 7th round of meeting...
2015 elections: How tigers can make room for each other
Yes, many Shans are worried about the two tiger parties contesting the November general elections. The constituency comprised 5 townships: Lashio, Hsenwi, Kunlong, Mongyai...
CSSU: A bridge for peace
If Shans have something to be proud of, this is it. On 15-17 October 2013, 8 of the groups met in Chiangmai and agreed...
Systematic and Widespread Drug Epidemic Destroying Ethnic Communities in Northern Burma
An epidemic of drug addiction is destroying communities and claiming a generation of young people and scores of men in Kachin State and northern...
