Arakan Conflict Lead Story News
Arakan militia claims it was ambushed
The Arakan Liberation Army says one of its fighters is missing in action and another was captured as the militia clashed with the Arakan Army.
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Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
President vows to include warring factions in talks
Ethnic armed groups previously frozen out of nationwide ceasefire talks will be offered an opportunity to get on board the peace process.
Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
‘No prospect for peace’ with Kokang, says Burma’s army chief
The issue of disarmament was high on the agenda, both with Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw and at an ethnic summit in northern Thailand.
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Chin Ethnic issues Lead Story News
Caught in the crossfire
A small community of indigenous Chin people are bearing the brunt of war, reports an NGO, as fighting breaks out in the state’s south.
Achievement of federal union relies on ‘united ethnic voice’, leaders warned
The vice chairman of the Arakan Liberation Party has called for ethnic unity, the day after three key rebel militias threatened to quit the NCCT.
TNLA, AA, MNDAA propose resignation from NCCT
The three ethnic militias tabled their resignations on the third day of the Law Khee La summit of ethnic armed organisations..
Kokang Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
Ceasefire can go ahead despite Kokang conflict, says Aung Min
Burmese govt looks to exclude MNDAA, TNLA and AA, but ethnic bloc representative reaffirms the NCCT line that all groups must be included in NCA.
Interview Lead Story News Peace Process
Interview: Ethnic leader vows to keep Kokang in peace process
DVB speaks to Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team member Hkun Okker as 3 ethnic groups threaten to quit the ethnic bloc.
Reports detail fresh Kokang fighting ahead of ethnic summit
Reports of ferocious fighting in Burma’s restive Kokang region this week have put the government death toll at 21.
Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News
Govt rules out negotiating with Kokang rebels
MNDAA blame Burmese army for Laogai violence as the government say they will “do everything that is necessary” to confront them.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan
Kokang enlist allies’ help in fight against Burma army
Armed ethnic groups join forces against the Burma Army as fighting continues in the Kokang Special Region.
