Suu Kyi sends New Year’s greetings to ethnic army leaders
Gen. Gun Maw of the Kachin Independence Army posted a copy of Suu Kyi’s letter, dated 22 December, on his Facebook page.
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Arakan Conflict Lead Story News
Arakan Army mistakenly shoots boat passengers
One civilian was shot dead and three injured when AA troops mistook boat passengers on the Kaladan River for Burmese soldiers.
NCA signatories urge govt to reboot peace process
“We understand that the government has a lot of issues to resolve, in particular the Arakan Crisis. However, the peace process should be its priority,” says Khun Okker.
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SSA-North rejects encroachment accusations
The state government accuses the Shan army of contravening a state-level agreement outlining areas of control and prompting hostilities with Burmese troops.
Education Kachin Lead Story News
Suu Kyi pledges schooling for children from Kachin IDPs camps
“The state counsellor told me that every child has a right to education,” said KBC’s Reverend Samson Hkalam.
Armed clashes flare in Kachin and Shan states
Burmese government forces, Kachin, Shan and Palaung rebels all involved in armed clashes this week.
Kachin Lead Story Natural resources News
Tanai’s mining evacuees need long-term solutions, say Kachin church leaders
Church leaders in Tanai estimate that about a thousand people have sought sanctuary at churches in the town.
Burmese journalists boycott UNFC conference
The move came after UNFC delegates refused to speak to journalists about the conference, and barred media from entering the meeting room.
NCA signatories call for Arakan, Shan voices at peace talks
Ceasefire groups urged Naypyidaw to facilitate “national-level political discussions” in Shan and Arakan states.
NCA is not working, say northern ethnic armies
The seven militias say they have formed a committee to negotiate with the government, but will not discuss the NCA.
Ethnic issues Lead Story Military News
People’s militia terrorises us, say Lashio villagers
Locals say Mangpang Militia has threatened to murder residents and forced them to consent to a gold mining operation.
Tensions high in Mon State as NMSP office searched
The move came soon after Union Day on 12 February when the NMSP held an armed parade despite objections from local Burmese authorities.
Burma army using wedding guests as human shields: KPN
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.
UWSA reinforces captured bases in Mongla
According to Shan media, the Wa army sent reinforcements and supplies to hill stations recently seized from the NDAA on 4- 5 October.
KNU urges DKBA renegades to return to mother organisation
Saw Kyaw Thet and Saw San Aung’s renegade faction has frequently engaged in armed clashes against Burmese government forces in recent years.
Let’s ‘build the democratic federal union of our dreams’: Suu Kyi
“Only if we are all united, our country will be at peace. Only if our country is at peace, will we be able to stand on equal footing with other countries in our region and across the world.”
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Excluded ethnic militias say they’re ready to join peace talks
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.
Conflict Kachin Lead Story News
Schoolteacher wounded by artillery as clashes continue near Hpakant
“Local residents informed us that stray artillery shells, apparently fired from a position in the cemetery outside of Namya, landed in the school compound, wounding the teacher.”
Lead Story News Peace Process Women's Issues
Women’s groups call for 30% quota at peace talks
It was agreed by govt, ethnic and military delegates at peace talks – now women’s groups want to see the quota implemented.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Suu Kyi, NCA groups agree to start ‘Second Panglong’ in August
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.
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.
Wa, Mongla armies invited to new ‘Panglong’ talks
“The ethnic leaders delightfully accepted our invitation,” said Khin Zaw Oo, one of the government negotiators tasked with liaising with ethnic armed groups.
Arakan Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process
13 youths sentenced for ties to Arakan rebels
The 13, detained four months ago in the Arakan State capital, apparently confessed to having connections with the AA.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan
2 Ta’ang men brutally murdered, says women’s group
Tensions are running high between the Ta’ang and Shan communities in the Palaung area as more violence occurs.
Govt peacemaker aims for talks with Wa, Mongla militias
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.
Burma Army stance hurting peace effort, say NCA signatories
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
Suu Kyi’s call for ‘second Panglong’ gets lukewarm reception
Some representatives of the Joint Monitoring Committee questioned Aung San Suu Kyi’s urgency and her determination to revive her father’s legacy.
Ethnic rebels hope for peace under new president
Burma’s warring rebel leaders have thrown their support behind the National League for Democracy’s pick for President, set to take over the country’s fractured peace process.
Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News
Casualties as rebel armies clash in Shan State
“The RCSS has expanded troop presences in Namhkan, Kyaukme, Lashio and Kutkai – bolstering their numbers to about 1,000 in the area of fighting alone.”
Burma army pledges to cooperate with Suu Kyi on peace
The ability for Suu Kyi’s party to guide a politically-autonomous Burmese army through the next stages of a tense peace process remains one of the significant questions on the eve of a new era for the former pariah state.
