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    Tagged: Laogai

    Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Kokang Lead Story Media News

    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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    Elections Lead Story News Video

    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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    Lead Story News

    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.

    Kokang Lead Story News

    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 video

    Kokang Lead Story News Video

    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.

    Kokang Lead Story Military News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

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    DVB honoured with press award for Laogai coverage

    The Myanmar Journalist Association (MJA) has announced the winners of the 2015 National Press Awards.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Aid Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Ethnic issues Kokang Lead Story News

    Attack on pro-govt leader in Laogai

    The house of the head of a loyalist rebel faction comes under shell fire in Laogai.

    Aid Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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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    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News Photos

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

    Conflict Kokang Lead Story News

    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.

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