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DKBA renegades ambush govt troops in Karen State
“The DKBA renegades employed guerrilla tactics,” said a local BGF commander.
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Karen IDPs suffer food shortages as clashes rage nearby
“We have only rice for survival,” said Saw Swe Tun, the camp administrator.
Bullet Points Ethnic issues News Politics
Of conflict and conferences: Revisiting a war zone, six months on
Thousands of civilians remain displaced by the conflict between a DKBA splinter group and the joint Tatmadaw-Border Guard Force contingent in Karen State.
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Rights group urges demilitarisation of former conflict zones
A human rights group in Karen State is calling for the demilitarisation of former conflict areas to ensure that Burma’s ongoing peace process is “stable and long lasting”.
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.
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DKBA renegade leader said to be ‘still alive and fighting’
The DKBA renegade faction has denied reports that its leader, Col. Saw San Aung, had been killed in a clash with Burmese government forces.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
Karen IDPs ‘not safe to go home yet’ due to landmines
“We are currently clearing the area of landmines, but it is a challenge as they are scattered everywhere,” said BGF officer Naing Maung Zaw.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
Burma army reports 13 clashes with DKBA renegades
Ministry of Information reports that government forces clashed 13 times with renegade Democratic Karen Buddhist Army troops between 11 and 15 September.
Burmese govt launches aid effort for IDPs in Karen State
Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement says it has delivered humanitarian relief for over 3,800 villagers displaced by recent hostilities.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
2,000 flee homes as former DKBA forces clash in Karen State
The renegades had earlier warned of an “all-out war” against the local BGF; tensions had reportedly been escalating since the renegades broke from the DKBA at the beginning of the year.
When logging deals go wrong: DKBA commander hacked to death
DKBA renegades say Na Ma Kyar did not kidnap the mahouts, but was only holding them temporarily as the logging camp operators had failed to pay them operating fees.
DKBA, BGF clash in Karen State
Five civilians were reported injured after DKBA troops allegedly attacked a Border Guard Force in Karen State’s Kawkareik Township on Wednesday.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Interview: ‘Inclusiveness is crucial in the peace process’
DVB speaks to Gen Saw Kyaw Thet, the chief-of-staff of a breakaway faction of the ceasefire DKBA, about the group’s stance on the peace process.
Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
‘Benevolent’ DKBA to seek peace with government
The ethnic armed group said at a meeting of its new leadership last week that it would “go the way of peace” under the new NLD-led government.
Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News Obituary
DKBA’s ‘General Moustache’ dies of cancer
One of Burma’s most recognisable ethnic rebel leaders has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Refugees
Thai security forces wary of election-related violence at border
A response plan is in place in case of incidents, including the evacuation of Thai and Burmese people if violence breaks out after the election.
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DKBA splinter group clash with Border Guard Force
A splinter faction of the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army remains locked in a clash with a Border Guard Force militia in Karen State.
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Video: One dead in Karen rebel shootout
A pro-government Karen militia engaged a local rebel group in a shootout on Friday, in the most recent episode of unrest in Burma’s east.
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DVB speaks to Karen power broker Naw Zipporah Sein
The Karen National Union vice president told DVB that current fighting in northern and eastern Burma has damaged trust.
2015 Elections Ethnic issues Lead Story News
Ethnic armies vow to keep peace during election
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) has vowed that ethnic armed groups will not disturb the upcoming November elections.
Asian Highway reopens as conflict simmers
A disputed stretch of Asian Highway 1 reopened on Friday, according to the Border Guard Force, after fighting settled between the DKBA and government troops.
WATCH: Burmese troops comb highway for rebels
The Burmese army has continued operations to secure Karen State stretches of the Asian Highway, with the aid of local paramilitaries.
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Asian Highway reopens despite artillery assaults
The mountain road between Karen State’s Kawkareit and Myawaddy reopens after clashes between govt forces and DKBA rebels had forced its closure.
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DBKA, Burma govt clash over Asian Highway
Days ahead of an opening ceremony, AH1 is closed as Burmese government forces clash with Karen rebels, leaving casualties on both sides.
Court rules Par Gyi died from ‘unnatural causes’
The journalist’s widow Ma Thandar reported that the judge ruled the victim died of a gunshot wound.
Soldiers acquitted by military court in Par Gyi case
A lance corporal and a private have been unconditionally released after facing charges in the death of freelance journalist Pay Gyi.
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Buddhist abbot recovering after being shot four times
A Buddhist abbot, Sayadaw Khaemika, is recovering after being shot four times.
Karen Lead Story News Politics
Ailing DKBA chief hands over power
The ailing military chief of the DKBA, Gen. Saw La Bwe, has temporarily transferred leadership powers to his deputy Saw Moshe amid concerns for his health.
Journey to Justice: The Par Gyi Case (Part Three)
This DVB Documentary follows Ma Thandar, on her journey to justice after the army killing of her husband, freelance journalist Par Gyi.
Journey to Justice: The Par Gyi Case (part two)
Part two of this DVB Documentary follows Ma Thandar, on her journey to justice after the army killing of her husband, freelance journalist Par Gyi.
