500 flee homes in Namtu as Shan, Ta’ang armies clash
Most travelled by foot, carrying what possessions they could.
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Shan state govt pledges compensation to victims of Lashio bomb blast
The state government has offered financial assistance of 500,000 kyat (US$375) to both families of those killed.
Two killed, several injured by bomb blast in Lashio
A bomb explosion on Wednesday in the Shan State city of Lashio killed two bank workers and injured 11 people, the government said. Police said they were investigating but had no word on possible suspects.
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Burmese military warns of imminent ‘terrorist attack’ in Lashio
Ethnic rebels refute allegations, and say the Burmese military is “spreading lies”. KIA spokesman says the campaign is a veiled threat against the local population.
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People’s militia terrorises us, say Lashio villagers
Locals say Mangpang Militia has threatened to murder residents and forced them to consent to a gold mining operation.
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Soldiers get five years with hard labour for Mong Yaw murders
The sentence was a rare instance of Burma Army personnel being held accountable for committing atrocities against civilians, but relatives of the victims say they’re not satisfied.
4 youths busted for brandishing gun at police in Lashio
One of the youths was identified as the son of a local militia official, but police say the firearm seized did not belong to his father.
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Burma Army soldiers confess to killing villagers
Three Burmese army servicemen under investigation for the death of five local villagers in northern Shan State’s Lashio Township in June have confessed to the killings at a military tribunal.
Mong Yaw murders: Don’t sweep it under the carpet, says SHRF
Shan Human Rights Foundation said it is calling for an official investigation into the murders of seven villagers in Mong Yaw village, Lashio District.
Shan police to investigate Lashio murders
The Burmese military dismissed independent and social media reports claiming the deceased were local villagers who had been abducted by the Burmese army.
Burmese soldiers accused of murdering 7 villagers in Lashio
Bodies were exhumed from shallow graves in a cornfield, nearly a week after they were detained by a Burmese army unit on suspicion of being rebel supporters.
Sword attacks leave six in hospital in Lashio
The attacks come after a period of relative calm in the town following a crackdown on youth brawls five months ago.
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Shan conflict shows no signs of abating
Only two days after Burma went to the polls, the Burmese army stepped up their military campaign against Shan State Army-North.
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Lashio election commission denies vote-rigging
A Lashio election commission representative has denied claims that the vice-president won his Lower House seat fraudulently.
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Will USDP cry foul?
Starting today, parties can officially contest results from the election, and the USDP is set to do just that.
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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?
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.
Palaung army talks peace
TNLA vows to avoid armed clashes and reduce tensions with Burmese government forces, as it bids to join other ethnic armed groups in signing a ceasefire.
Burmese army outpost attacked in Shan State
24th Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) reportedly lost two men when its camp, located about a mile outside the town of Namtu, was attacked.
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Namtu villagers return home as TNLA retreat
Some 400 villagers who were displaced by fighting between Burmese government forces and the Palaung army return to their homes.
Military to take action against trigger-happy soldier
Soldier shot at vehicle killing one passenger when driver failed to stop immediately at a checkpoint in Shan State.
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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.
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Gunmen attempt to destroy helicopters, aircraft in Lashio
“They fired what looked like RPGs into the hangar where helicopter gunships and other aircraft were stationed, but missed their targets.”
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MNDAA claims swelling of its ranks
Kokang residents are returning home, according to Chinese reports, as the MNDAA claim a boost in the number of its troops since recent troubles began.
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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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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.
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By truck, by bike, by foot – the exodus from Laogai
“Hundreds of civil servants [and workers] fled the town and headed south by car or motorbike. Those without transportation simply began walking.”
Four terror suspects arrested in Lashio District
Hsenwi local MP Sai Win Khine said “four Bengalis” were detained when police stopped a bus travelling from Lashio to the border town of Muse.
Cultures converge at Wa harvest festival
Lashio’s Wa community celebrate the colourful festival of Kauk Thit Sar Pwe.
