Representatives of Burma's main political parties, though not the USDP, sit for talks with officials of ethnic armed groups at a historic meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they are due to discuss the peace process, the ceasefire agreement and federalism.

For decades rape has been used by the Burmese army in conflict zones, and despite “reforms” it continues to this day.

The Kachin Independence Army, who is currently negotiating a precarious ceasefire deal with the government, has rejected a plea by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be formally invited to mediate talks between the groups

The All Burma Students’ Democratic Front delegation visiting Burma met with representatives from the 88 Generation Students in Rangoon to discuss political strategies and hosting a potential convention

The Rohingyas remain one of the most persecuted and vulnerable communities in the world after state-sponsored exclusion policies made the group aliens in their own land

Bases pounded with artillery over four days as Kachin Independence Army withdraws non-combatants and sends all troops to frontline