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    Tagged: Kachin Independence Organisation

    Ethnic issues Kachin Lead Story News

    Kachin parties object to Aung San statue

    KPCC says the construction of a statue is continuing on a vacant plot of land close to the landmark clock tower in Myitkyina city centre.

    Lead Story Natural Disasters News

    2 killed, 11 injured in Hpakant jade mine landslide

    Two freelance pickers were buried under a landslide of excavated soil as they sifted for scraps of jade.

    Kachin Lead Story Natural resources News

    210-ton slab of jade unearthed in Hpakant

    “Its weight was calculated at 210 tons upon discovery; however the top broke off during the excavation … that was about 40 tons worth.”

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    Education IDPs Lead Story News

    For Kachin rebels, educating IDPs is part of the struggle

    As efforts to expand education opportunities in rebel-controlled parts of Kachin State grow, many hope the peace process will bring lasting solutions.

    Ethnic issues Kachin Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    ‘We solve problems through political means,’ says Pa-O leader

    PNLO leader and former NLD member Khun Myint Htun explains why the Pa-Oh group acceded to the NCA, and how the political dialogue will affect the election.

    Analysis Education Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    The peace process and ethnic education in Burma

    As Burma undergoes a period of political transition, ‘first language’ learning in schools is a valuable tool in the ongoing peace process.

    Burma govt two-faced with Kachin: Gun Maw video

    Interview Lead Story News Video

    Burma govt two-faced with Kachin: Gun Maw

    DVB’s Nay Thwin sat down with Kachin Independence Organisation executive member Gun Maw to discuss why his group rejected a long-sought-after ceasefire agreement with Naypyidaw.

    The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army has been engaged in conflict with the Burmese military over the past week. (PHOTO: DVB).

    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.

    Kachin Lead Story News Peace Process

    Burma govt ‘wants ethnic armed groups eliminated’: KIO chairman

    Lanyaw Zawng Hra says KIO came to the negotiating table with ‘an honest hope’ that political problems would be solved, but the Burmese government has its own agenda and wants ethnic armed groups eliminated.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Govt may repeal Shan army’s ‘unlawful’ status

    The Burmese government reportedly told the Shan State Army South that they will repeal the ethnic armed group’s status as an unlawful association if they agree to a nationwide ceasefire.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Gun Maw urges US to play role in Burma’s peace process

    Gen. Gun Maw, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and the group’s chief negotiator, has renewed an offer to the US government to become involved in Burma’s ongoing peace process.

    Lead Story News

    400,000 Kachins overlooked by census: Khon Ja

    As many as 400,000 people in Kachin State could be excluded from the nationwide census that began on Sunday. DVB spke to Kachin activist Khon Ja about why so many are being overlooked, and how a miscount could affect ethnic rights.

    Ethnic issues Interview Lead Story News

    They say ‘peace’, we say ‘peace process’: Gen. Gun Maw of KIA

    The Kachin Independence Army’s vice chief of staff Gen. Gun Maw spoke candidly with DVB contributing reporter Niels Huby about the current round of peace talks and the Kachin leader’s goals for the future.

    Mission to Burma’s tallest mountain video

    Culture Lead Story Politics Video

    Mission to Burma’s tallest mountain

    Kachin groups have slammed a recent joint Burmese-American expedition to Gamlang Razi, southeast Asia’s tallest mountain

    News Politics

    Kachin armed group reopens liaison office in Myitkyina

    The Kachin Independence Organisation reopened their liaison office in Myitkyina on Tuesday in accordance with the seven-point agreement the armed group signed with the government in May

    News Politics

    UN convoy delivers aid to IDP camps in rebel territory

    A ten-truck UN convoy with humanitarian assistance for more than 5,000 people arrived in displacement camps behind rebel lines in Kachin state on Friday for the first time in more than a year

    Analysis

    Will there be genuine peace in Kachin state?

    After two years of fighting in northern Burma, the government must find a political solution to the conflict if they want to put an end to the country’s numerous civil wars

    News Politics

    Kachin rebels, govt ink deal aimed at reducing fighting

    The Kachin Independence Organisation and government representatives signed a historic seven-point peace agreement raising hopes that Burma’s bloody northern conflict could finally come to an end

    News Politics

    Displaced Kachin keep wary eye on peace talks

    As the Kachin Independence Organisation and the government sit down for talks this week, refugees living in displacement camps in northern Burma are hoping the two sides will address their concerns

    News Politics

    UN envoy attends latest round of Kachin, govt peace talks

    Representatives from the Kachin Independence Organisation and Naypyidaw’s official peace team sat down for talks in government-controlled territory on Tuesday

    News Politics

    Thousands greet Kachin delegation ahead of peace talks in Myitkyina

    As the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO)’s delegation rolled into Myitkyina on Monday, thousands of supporters filled the streets to greet the rebel convoy

    News Politics

    Kachin rebels, govt to hold new round of talks in Burma

    The Kachin Independence Organisation and the Burmese government are tipped to resume union-level peace talks at the end of the month in Myitkyina

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