Human Rights Lead Story News Refugees
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi should raise the issue of refugees sheltering in China when she meets with Chinese leaders this week, says Human Rights Watch.
Ethnic issues Interview Lead Story News
Yan Kyin Kan, a Lower House MP for the Kokang Democracy and Unity Party, discusses the challenges facing his war-torn region in Shan State.
Kokang Lead Story Military News
It is believed the three Chinese men were stopped and searched by Burmese soldiers, who suspected they may be spies after viewing pictures on their phones.
Kokang Lead Story News Refugees
Lincang government says it is doing everything possible to provide safe havens for Kokang refugees, and is providing physical and medical aid at shelters.
Authorities issue an order that effectively restricts non-local aid groups from offering assistance; meanwhile the number of refugees continues to swell.
Medics and aid workers say humanitarian supplies are fast drying up for the thousands of Kokang civilians who fled their homes to take refuge in shelters.
Conflict Kokang Lead Story News
President signs into effect a 90-day State of Emergency; meanwhile a Red cross convoy carrying refugees is attacked, injuring two volunteers.
Conflict Kokang Lead Story News
“Hundreds of civil servants [and workers] fled the town and headed south by car or motorbike. Those without transportation simply began walking.”
Conflict Kokang Lead Story News
This week’s fighting with Kokang rebels has cost the lives of 47 Burmese soldiers – 42 infantrymen and five officers.
Conflict Kokang Lead Story News
Tens of thousands of Kokang civilians, mostly women, children and the elderly, have flooded across the Chinese border into the town of Nansan following three days of intense clashes between[…]
