Conflict IDPs Kachin Lead Story Military News
A recent offensive by the Burmese military in Kachin State, seizing the Kachin Independence Army’s Gidon mountain outpost, has exacerbated the dire conditions for displaced people living in the area as northern Burma enters its coldest stretch of the year.
Arakan Lead Story News Peace Process
“Arakanese people would never join such a demonstration. It is damaging to ethnic unity and we denounce it,” said a senior monk.
A statement on Sunday by the Northern Alliance lays the blame squarely on the shoulders of the Burmese army for the recent wave of hostilities in the Muse area.
Military-run Myawady News reported today that the Burmese units had to call in air support to defend their positions.
More than 70 persons had been travelling by road to attend a wedding in Muse District when they were stopped and questioned by Burmese soldiers.
Conflict Lead Story News Parliament
The motion noted concerns over “sovereignty, the rule of law, stability, and peace,” and blamed the Northern Alliance.
The Burmese military is “on a path to annihilate the ethnic rebels,” instead of looking for a peaceful solution, say coalition.
Conflict Kachin Lead Story News
“A limited war is a war limited in time or location, but basically it is not an all-out war,” KIA peace negotiator Nashan San Awng tells DVB.
Military reports that a convoy was en route to the battlefront in Hsenwi Township when a remote-controlled IED exploded in its path.
A Shan police spokesman said that more than 100 rebel fighters carried out a surprise attack on a security outpost at the Nangpau bridge crossing on Sunday morning.
Fighting in northern Shan State between the Burmese army and ethnic armed groups compels hundreds to seek refuge across the border in China.
Burmese military media have reported that Kokang rebels abducted five workers from a hydropower plant in Laogai.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan
Kyaukme has been for many years a peaceful town, its ethnic Shan and Ta’ang residents co-existing in relative harmony. But armed conflict is threatening to tear the communities apart.
Before the opening ceremony this morning, the UN secretary-general met with representatives of civil society organisations over breakfast to hear their views.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
From Moulmein to Melbourne, Burmese turn out to add their support to the 21CPC, which Aung San Suu Kyi will host, beginning on Wednesday.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
The Arakan Army, Ta’ang Nationalities Liberation and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army have welcomed the Burmese government’s announcement that they are invited to the upcoming peace conference.
Foreign Affairs International Relations Lead Story News
Burma’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi told her Chinese hosts on Thursday that her government would try to find a way to resolve the Myitsone dam issue that satisfies both countries.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
The spokesperson for the President’s Office confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that the agenda has been agreed for the upcoming talks.
Human Rights Lead Story News Refugees
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi should raise the issue of refugees sheltering in China when she meets with Chinese leaders this week, says Human Rights Watch.
Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process
Burma’s military leaders indicate that they are willing to allow three groups previously excluded from peace talks to participate in an upcoming nationwide conference.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
A Karenni leader stressed that delegates would aim to reach mutual agreements on behalf of all ethnic armed groups that are working towards a federal system.
Arakan Lead Story News Peace Process
Maung Aye was sentenced to two years in prison, while the other two were given three years each.
Analysis Contributor Lead Story News Opinion
Burma’s ethnic minorities need to think carefully about how to get the most out of Aung San Suu Kyi’s plans to revive the “Panglong Spirit”.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Suu Kyi also plans to meet members of other armed groups as she prepares to launch a comprehensive peace process building on last year’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement.
The Burmese government’s new chief peace negotiator, Tin Myo Win, is expected to meet in the near future with two of the non-signatories to the ceasefire.
Analysis Contributor Ethnic issues Lead Story News Opinion
Burma’s new leader is vague about her plans to end decades of conflict, but some see new opportunities for peace under a democratically elected government.
Armed groups that signed last year’s Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement call the Burmese military’s refusal to negotiate with some non-signatory groups “detrimental” to the country’s peace effort.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics
As the ethnic alliance concludes talks aimed at negotiations with Burma’s new civilian government, one of its members is coming under renewed army pressure.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
As the second stage in Burma’s lurching peace process began with the Union Peace Conference in Naypyidaw on Tuesday, the absent Ta’ang National Liberation Army marked its 53rd Revolutionary Day with skirmishes against Burmese troops.
Conflict Kachin Kokang Lead Story News
Renewed fighting has broken out between government forces and MNDAA near the Chinese border, while the Tatmadaw has also taken a Kachin outpost in Kutkai.
