500 flee homes in Namtu as Shan, Ta’ang armies clash
Most travelled by foot, carrying what possessions they could.
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Burmese military bar Shan meetings
Both meetings had been scheduled as preparatory discussions to a round of national-level political dialogue due to begin next month in Langkho, southern Shan State.
Govt urges ethnic bloc to sign ceasefire
“Once UNFC is on the NCA path and is negotiating with the other parties involved, it can amend the things they do not want. There is nothing to be concerned about.”
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SSA-North rejects encroachment accusations
The state government accuses the Shan army of contravening a state-level agreement outlining areas of control and prompting hostilities with Burmese troops.
RCSS says it seeks to become ‘one family’ with fellow Shan armed group
The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) and the Shan State Progressive Party (SSPP) must one day unite under the same banner, according to the leader of the former, who said that such a merger was ultimately necessary given Burma’s current political situation.
Shan ethnic armed group bids UNFC farewell
A major member of the United Nationalities Federal Council, the Shan State Progressive Party, has submitted a resignation letter to the council, with the ethnic armed group on Sunday revealing its plans to leave the coalition.
Shan army accused of forced recruitment
The Shan State Army-South has recently been engaged in clashes against the Ta’ang National Liberation Army.
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Shan coal mine linked to army offensive, abuses: report
A new report alleges that a recent Burmese army offensive in Shan State was linked to coal-mining operations opposed by local people.
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Burma army resume attacks on Shan positions
Following a decision not to sign the NCA, the Shan State Army-South says government forces have reinforced troop strength in Kyethi and launched an assault.
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INTERVIEW: The Big 5 step forward
Senior statesman and veteran of Burma’s ethnic ceasefire talks, Hkun Okker talks to DVB about the NCA, the Kokang, the Big 5, and the next round.
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‘No prospect for peace’ with Kokang, says Burma’s army chief
The issue of disarmament was high on the agenda, both with Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw and at an ethnic summit in northern Thailand.
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No significant progress at Shan ceasefire talks
Both the Shan State Army’s North and South have held separate meetings with the Burmese government aimed at moving the peace process ahead.
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Burma govt tables liaison body proposal to SSA-N
The UPWC has suggested setting up a joint liaison body with the SSA-N to prevent further hostilities in Shan State in the wake of renewed clashes between the Shan armed group and government forces.
Shan villagers call for withdrawal of Burmese troops
Hundreds of local residents have petitioned Burmese President Thein Sein to withdraw troops in Shan State, claiming that an increased military presence has led to staggering displacement and property damages.
