Clashes between the Restoration Council of Shan State and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army flared once again over the weekend in Shan State, according to a statement from the latter.
Conflict Drugs Lead Story News Shan
According to the SSA-S, the Burmese army provoked a firefight when it raided what the Shan militia claims was a drug rehabilitation camp in Tonlaung.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan
Kyaukme has been for many years a peaceful town, its ethnic Shan and Ta’ang residents co-existing in relative harmony. But armed conflict is threatening to tear the communities apart.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
The agreement comes as reports of villagers fleeing the RCSS/SSA’s new round of recruitments emerge.
Lead Story News Peace Process Shan
A Shan spokesman said the objective was to work out an MoU, because the proposed ceasefire agreement is unlikely to be signed by 12 February.
