Tag: Shan State
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...
To Hopeland and Back (XI) – D2
Day Two. Thursday, 29 January 2015 At 08:00, we are escorted by two expert drivers of U Lao Sang to Mongla. The Pajero truck I'm...
Rape-murder in Shan State shows peace process cannot remain at the...
Exactly 2 months after 23 cadets training at the Kachin Independence Organization/Kachin Independence Army (KIO/KIA) camp near its Laiza base were blown up to...
