Laogai fighting intensifies, shells land on Chinese soil
“Many shells landed. They were fired across the border and landed about two miles inside Chinese territory,” a local told Chinese TV.
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Questions raised over reported Kokang kidnapping
Burmese military media have reported that Kokang rebels abducted five workers from a hydropower plant in Laogai.
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Is Kokang ready for a November election?
The ruling USDP has said will run in Kokang electorates. But is the war-torn region ready for polls so soon?
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Burmese solider killed by roadside bomb: witness
An attack on a Burmese army convoy in northern Shan State has left one solider dead and two injured, according to a witness.
Find Peng Jiasheng, Burmese military tells Thais
Burmese military officials have called on their Thai counterparts to help capture Kokang rebel leader Peng Jiasheng who they claim is hiding in Thailand.
Kokang Lead Story News Peace Process
Kokang rebels declare unilateral ceasefire
The MNDAA has vowed to stop attacking Burmese government units as from Wednesday at midnight, other than for self-defence.
WATCH: China flexes military might with Burma border drills
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched a live-ammunition drill on Tuesday in southwestern Yunnan Province, close to the border with Burma.
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Arrest of Chinese teachers highlights Kokang refugees’ concerns
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.
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Kokang conflict intensifies north of Laogai
The conflict between government forces and Kokang rebels has intensified north of Laogai this week with both sides claiming the advantage.
DVB honoured with press award for Laogai coverage
The Myanmar Journalist Association (MJA) has announced the winners of the 2015 National Press Awards.
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Burmese army using chemical weapons, say Kokang rebels
The Burmese army launched a series of attacks on Kokang positions in recent days using artillery, air strikes and chemical weapons, a rebel spokesman says.
Kokang Lead Story News Refugees
Refugees return to Laogai with govt assurances
At the urging of officials, hundred of civilians from northern Shan State’s war-torn Kokang region have been returned to their hometown of Laogai.
Kokang Lead Story Military News
700 army casualties in resurgent Kokang hostilities, says MNDAA
A new surge in fighting has been observed between government forces and Kokang troops close to the China-Burma border, according to a Kokang spokesperson.
China restricts border access as Kokang exodus continues
Authorities issue an order that effectively restricts non-local aid groups from offering assistance; meanwhile the number of refugees continues to swell.
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Burmese army claim capture of Kokang outposts
Government forces say they have captured strategic positions previously held by the rebels, and taken a number of Kokang troops as prisoners.
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Kokang boy, 10, dies from landmine blast
A 10-year-old child has reportedly died after stepping on a landmine in Laogai where fighting continues between government forces and Kokang rebels.
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Attack on pro-govt leader in Laogai
The house of the head of a loyalist rebel faction comes under shell fire in Laogai.
Red Cross ups aid effort in Kunlong
Red Cross representatives arrive in Kunlong to assist the 5,000 civilians displaced by ongoing fighting in the Kokang region.
Ethnic issues Kokang Lead Story News
Prisoner convoy ambushed in Kokang
Over forty people were injured when a a convoy of prisoners came under fire on its way to Lashio.
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Govt forces capture strategic Kokang positions
Burmese military says it has captured crucial Kokang positions near Konkyan with aid of airstrikes, but rebels say they are winning the war on the ground.
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Kokang allies reject ‘Chinese mercenary’ claims
Allies of the MNDAA dismiss the allegations as false flags, and counter-accuse Naypyidaw of whipping up nationalist sentiment among the Burmese public.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan
Attack on second Red Cross convoy in Kokang
A Red Cross mission convoy comes under fire, days after a similar attack resulted in condemnation.
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President’s Office denies Burmese army killed civilians in Laogai
“LID 33 did not shoot civilians, but may have shot those pretended to be civilians. They shoot only when there is strong evidence,” said director Zaw Htay.
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Govt rules out negotiating with Kokang rebels
MNDAA blame Burmese army for Laogai violence as the government say they will “do everything that is necessary” to confront them.
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Kokang rebels refute convoy attack allegations
The MNDAA denies attacking a Red Cross convoy between Laogai and Chinshwehaw, claiming the road is under the control of Burmese government forces.
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Red Cross convoy attack ‘may amount to war crimes’: Amnesty
Reaction to an unprovoked attack on a Red Cross convoy has been swift and strong with the UN and Amnesty issuing statements condemning the incident.
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Martial law declared in Kokang; Red Cross convoy attacked
President signs into effect a 90-day State of Emergency; meanwhile a Red cross convoy carrying refugees is attacked, injuring two volunteers.
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PHOTOS: Burmese troops patrol ‘ghost town’ Laogai
Burma’s president vows “not to lose an inch” of territory in clashes with ethnic rebels; meanwhile Burmese soldiers patrol the deserted streets of Laogai.
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Kokang conflict: Police families evacuated to Lashio
After a police station comes under fire in nearly deserted Laogai, the families of officers join the thousands of people to become displaced.
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Burma army claims 26 Kokang rebels killed
Claims, counter-claims and confusing statements emerge from a weekend of intense hostilities between Burmese military and Kokang ethnic forces.
