Tag: Shan State
Shan Human Rights Day Commemorates Massacre
The Committee of Shan State Unity (CSSU) proclaimed June 16 as Shan Human Rights Day to commemorate the massacre of Shan civilians by the...
COVID-19 Suspect Dies From AIDS
A woman, who was initially suspected of having COVID-19, but had AIDS, died this Tuesday after returning to northern Shan State on June 8. The...
Seasonal Flu Poses Additional Risks in Shan State Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As Burma braces for the annual rainy season prevalence of influenza, locals and medical workers are concerned about how the virus will interact with...
More than 40,000 Migrant Workers Return to Shan State
More than 40,000 migrant workers have returned to Shan State from China and Thailand through official border crossings since February, according to the state’s...
RCSS/SSA Clash With Tatmadaw In Hsipaw Township
New fighting between the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) and Burma Army broke out in Shan State at a time when...
RCSS/SSA Will Help Remote Villages During Lockdown
A Shan ethnic armed organization will help citizens living in remote villages during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the support of the government, the Restoration Council...
Coronavirus Confirmed In Hsihseng Township
This Tuesday, the first coronavirus infection in Hsihseng Township, located in southern Shan State, was confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Sports (MoHS). The...
24-hour Electricity Coming To Eastern Shan State
Some areas in eastern Shan state with limited electricity can expect to have power around the clock soon, according to the Shan State government. Already...
Fighting Continues In Northern Shan State
Fighting that began at the end of last month in northern Shan State has continued into June, with no indication when the clashes will...
Combined Forces Attack RCSS/SSA Camp
The Tatmadaw and a Border Guard Force (BGF) attacked the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) in eastern Shan State this Wednesday...
