Kachin rebels deny involvement in attack that killed 19
“Unlike the TNLA, we were not involved in the assault,” the KIA spokesman said. “The accusation by the Burmese army is simply not true.”
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International Relations Lead Story News
China condemns Burma border violence
China on Sunday condemned fighting in Burma between Burmese government troops and ethnic militants near the Chinese border, which had caused people to flee into Chinese territory.
Insurgents in Burma kill 19 in attack near China border: official
Ethnic insurgents in Burma killed 19 people, including four members of the security forces, in a major attack near the main border gate with China early on Saturday, a government spokesman said.
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Muse Township bans medical treatment to wounded ethnic soldiers
How can we know when a patient comes in that he or she is an insurgent? Insurgents do not have the word, ‘insurgent’ written on their foreheads.”
Kachin Lead Story Military News
Re-open investigation into schoolteachers’ murders, says Kachin church group
A Burmese army battalion was camped nearby, and soldiers from that unit have always been suspected of involvement.
Kachin rebels demand protection money from CB Bank, says Burmese military
We do requests donations from local businesses, but never using force or threats,” the KIO responded.
Accidents Lead Story News Shan
2 perish in fire at home of ex-VP Sai Mauk Kham’s sister in Muse
Both the elder sister and the niece of Burma’s former vice-president Sai Mauk Kham were killed in a fire at their home this morning.
Rights groups call on govt to probe case of missing Kachin pastors
Human rights organisations have called on the government to investigate the disappearance of two Kachin pastors in northern Shan State.
Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process
NCA signatories denounce ‘terrorist’ labelling
The eight militias, including the KNU, said that they strongly object to any attempt to label the Northern Alliance as terrorists.
Bodies of 9 policemen recovered in Mongko
According to a local law enforcement official, the police officers were killed by the rebel Northern Alliance.
Burmese army recaptures Mongko
Tatmadaw reinforcements, who had been airlifted into the area, launched a counterattack and successfully took control of Mongko on Sunday afternoon, according to the military report.
Northern Alliance calls for nationwide ceasefire
A statement on Sunday by the Northern Alliance lays the blame squarely on the shoulders of the Burmese army for the recent wave of hostilities in the Muse area.
Burma army defends Mongko bases with air support
Military-run Myawady News reported today that the Burmese units had to call in air support to defend their positions.
Conflict Lead Story News Parliament
Burmese parliament to debate Shan conflict
The motion noted concerns over “sovereignty, the rule of law, stability, and peace,” and blamed the Northern Alliance.
Northern Alliance calls for Chinese intervention in resolving conflict
The Burmese military is “on a path to annihilate the ethnic rebels,” instead of looking for a peaceful solution, say coalition.
TNLA, KIA ambush Burmese military convoy
Military reports that a convoy was en route to the battlefront in Hsenwi Township when a remote-controlled IED exploded in its path.
8 killed as ethnic rebels hit Muse
A Shan police spokesman said that more than 100 rebel fighters carried out a surprise attack on a security outpost at the Nangpau bridge crossing on Sunday morning.
Thousands flee to China during govt, militia clashes
More than 3,000 have fled across the border to China to seek shelter amid the chaos in northern Shan State.
Crime Lead Story Natural resources News
Chinese nationals nabbed for mining sandstone in Shan State
Local authorities put a stop to some Chinese mining ventures in the area in 2014 following complaints by local villagers, but illegal operations have continued.
Ethnic issues Kachin Lead Story News
One year on, no justice for murdered Kachin teachers
One year on from the callous murder of two Kachin school teachers in northern Burma, family and community members are still seeking closure.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News
Shan lawyer aims for Upper House seat
Interview with Nang Htwe Hmone, the only woman in the Central Executive Committee of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy.
Sino-Burmese border market shelled
The attackers used heavy weapons, most likely mortar or artillery fire, damaging some commercial buildings.
Teenager allegedly shot by govt troops in Muse
A 16-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after having allegedly been shot by Burmese government troops in the northern Shan State border town of Muse.
Foreigners in Muse released after being detained ‘for their safety’
An American and an Austrian citizen who were detained by police after being stopped at a militia checkpoint in northern Shan State have been released.
US, Austrian men arrested for drugs in Muse
An American and an Austrian citizen have been arrested in Shan State’s Muse, along with a third individual who police say is a rebel group member.
Bank attacked by ‘insurgents’ in Muse
Following letters of extortion demanding money, Burmese military-owned Myawady Bank in the northern Shan State border town came under fire on Saturday.
China pressing ahead with bridge building despite land dispute, say Namhkam locals
Some 500 residents turn out on Friday in the town of Namhkam in northern Shan State to protest the visit of Chinese officials from across the common border.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan
TNLA seize drugs worth US$3 million
Armed group claim mass haul during routine vehicle checks.
Grenade attacks on fruit trucks near Muse
Unidentified assailants destroy one lorry with a grenade in an ambush thought to be related to local extortion.
Kachin teachers: church wary of wrongful conviction
Government investigators are looking to interrogate local youths about the murder of the two young teachers, but fears of a miscarriage of justice abound.
