KCSN calls for a withdrawal of government forces; the cessation of mega-development projects; and adequate humanitarian assistance for Karenni refugees.
Police have filed charges against two men accused of the attempted kidnap of a Karenni State journalist.
An attempted kidnapping and attack on a Karenni State journalist has left her hospitalised in Loikaw.
Karenni Lead Story Natural resources News
Eumeralla and its local partner Myanmar Energy Resources Group are seeking to explore a 400km-square area in Karenni State.
Karenni Lead Story Natural resources News
The warnings come after mining operations were suspended last October for several months following a mudslide that killed at least 28 people.
Regional Karenni authorities have blocked an attempt by community stakeholders to hold a peace-building forum, according to local sources.
Karenni Land Lead Story News Shan
Construction on the controversial Upper Paunglaung Dam in Mandalay has been completed, according to Burmese state media.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
The UEC has released the fifth round of election results.
The Karenni State government has ordered the suspension of all mining operations in Mawchi, following a deadly mudslide that claimed the lives of 28 locals.
The death toll from the devastating mudslide in Mawchi has risen to 18, with dozens left homeless in the Karenni State town, according to relief workers.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
As campaigning begins, local parties are preparing to face-off against the big guns of the NLD and USDP at this year’s general election in Karenni State.
2015 Elections Karenni Lead Story Nayyidaw News Politics
A close ally President Thein Sein has backed projects worth tens of thousands of dollars in his constituency, including satellite dishes, water distribution and a soccer competition ahead of the[…]
Karenni Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
“When you are in Karenni State, it is impossible to forget the fact that we live in a union,” said Suu Kyi, referring to the region’s multi-ethnic make-up.
Environment Karenni Land Lead Story Logging Natural resources News
The Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) announced a total ban on new logging of teak and other hardwoods in Karenni State, and has outlawed all logging businesses in the territory.
Karenni Lead Story News Travel & Tourism
The Doh Pyay Doh Myay Roadshow team journeys to the mountains of Karenni State.
Local villagers in Karenni State’s Hpruso Township sent a letter to Burma’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing for permission to farm on land that was allegedly seized from them by the Burmese Army in 1993.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Refugees
Refugees from Burma residing in Thai border camps are concerned about the lack of transparency from Thai authorities regarding repatriation, in light of a recent census poll being conducted in the camps.
Lead Story News Politics Video
Local residents in Karenni State are demanding that the government begin clearing the landscape of landmines placed around Lawpita electricity towers.
Karenni rebels and government peace negotiators reached an 8-point agreement which included working together for a nationwide ceasefire and forming a joint-peace monitoring committee, at a landmark meeting in Loikaw[…]
