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    Tagged: uwsa

    Lead Story News Shan

    500 flee homes in Namtu as Shan, Ta’ang armies clash

    Most travelled by foot, carrying what possessions they could.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Wa, Mongla groups ‘accept’ nationwide ceasefire accord: govt peacemaker

    A member of the government’s Peace Commission says the United Wa State Army and the National Democratic Alliance Army, the latter also known as the “Mongla group,” accept the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, an accord that the two influential ethnic armed groups had previously spurned.

    Lead Story News

    My big fat Wa wedding: 112 couples tie the knot, UWSA-style

    No less than 112 grooms and 112 brides took nuptial vows and tied the knot in the largest marriage celebration seen in Wa territory for two years.

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    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Govt eyes meeting with Northern Alliance ahead of next 21CPC

    Aung Kyi, the head of the Peace Commission, told DVB that they hoped the ethnic rebel alliance would be “involved in the peace process very soon”.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    Palaung villagers flee as Burmese army detains 300

    The Burmese units accused various residents of having links to the TNLA or of protecting its soldiers.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Govt ‘unlikely’ to agree to Panghsang Allies’ terms for peace talks

    “As far as I know, the government is not going to allow them to be represented as an alliance or coalition. It believes no progress can be made if it does so.”

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    NCA is not working, say northern ethnic armies

    The seven militias say they have formed a committee to negotiate with the government, but will not discuss the NCA.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    UWSA withdraws troops from Mongla territory

    The United Wa State Army withdrew its troops from the Mongla region this week, signalling the end of a six-month-long standoff with the National Democratic Alliance Army, which controls the autonomous area in northern Shan State.

    Drugs Lead Story News

    Drug smuggler, thought to be Burmese ethnic, shot dead in Thailand

    The unidentified man was found lying dead with a green rucksack on his back containing methamphetamine pills.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    With peace process in doubt, UWSA leadership change looms

    The United Wa State Army is set for its biggest leadership shake-up in a quarter century, senior sources told Reuters, raising the prospect of a period of instability in a group that is key to Aung San Suu Kyi’s signature peace process.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Through reclusive Wa, China’s reach extends into Suu Kyi’s Burma

    China is extending its considerable influence in Wa State, a self-administered statelet in Burma the size of Belgium

    Business Lead Story News

    UWSA tin mine circumvents US sanctions

    Wa tin likely ends up in an array of products made by US and other international companies, says a new Reuters report.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    Situation ‘tense’ following Wa rejection of Burmese military demands

    Since the UWSA did not withdraw from Mongla, the Burmese have sent military aircraft to fly over the Wa bases as an apparent show of force.

    Drugs Lead Story News

    Wa army rejects US’ drug trafficking allegations

    Wa leaders say that as part of its push to get rid of poppy, they relocated some 100,000 citizens – a sixth of the population.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    UWSA reinforces captured bases in Mongla

    According to Shan media, the Wa army sent reinforcements and supplies to hill stations recently seized from the NDAA on 4- 5 October.

    Conflict Lead Story News Shan

    Wa forces reportedly move in on Mongla Army positions

    Khun Sai, director of Shan think tank Union Institute, suggested the fight could be a Wa incursion in Mongla territory under orders of the UWSA leadership.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Wa delegation cites ‘discrimination’ for walkout

    It was regrettable to have walked out of the Union Peace Conference yesterday but we felt discriminated against, said the leading delegate of the UWSA.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Wa delegates storm out after ‘misunderstanding’

    It was always going to be a hard task in bringing the Wa leaders to the negotiating table. But when they finally did arrive, they did not stay long.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Govt keeping ‘door wide open’ for ethnic groups at peace talks

    The spokesperson for the President’s Office confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that the agenda has been agreed for the upcoming talks.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    Wa, Mongla armies continue talks in Rangoon

    Last week’s talks in Naypyidaw between the government and the UWSA and NDAA continued at the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre in Rangoon on Monday.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Ethnic leaders agree on 8 principles for a federal Burma

    The eight principles are: sovereignty; equality; self-determination; establishment of a genuine federal union; protection of ethnic rights, democratic rights and basic human rights; gender equality; a multi-party democratic system; and secularism.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process

    17 ethnic delegations meet in Maijayang to plan for 21CPC

    A Karenni leader stressed that delegates would aim to reach mutual agreements on behalf of all ethnic armed groups that are working towards a federal system.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Wa, Mongla armies invited to new ‘Panglong’ talks

    “The ethnic leaders delightfully accepted our invitation,” said Khin Zaw Oo, one of the government negotiators tasked with liaising with ethnic armed groups.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Govt peacemaker aims for talks with Wa, Mongla militias

    The Burmese government’s new chief peace negotiator, Tin Myo Win, is expected to meet in the near future with two of the non-signatories to the ceasefire.

    2015 Elections Lead Story News Peace Process

    Wa leader says he will work for peace with new govt

    UWSA leader Bao Youxiang says he is prepared to work with the new government – regardless of which party takes power.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    5 more militias de-listed as unlawful groups

    The remaining ethnic armed groups who are signatories to tomorrow’s ceasefire accord are removed from list of ‘unlawful associations and terrorist groups’.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    China rejects allegations it derailed peace talks

    A Chinese embassy spokesman hit out at what he referred to as “other countries who want to damage China’s image by meddling in Sino-Burmese relations.”

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    China derailed ceasefire, says Burmese mediator

    Myanmar Peace Centre’s Min Zaw Oo says he had stayed quiet on China’s interference until now, “but it was time to stop whispering”.

    Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    President vows to include warring factions in talks

    Ethnic armed groups previously frozen out of nationwide ceasefire talks will be offered an opportunity to get on board the peace process.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story Logging News Shan

    UWSA standoff cools

    The Wa army and Burmese government officials are expected to meet this week in Naypyidaw to settle an ongoing logging dispute in southern Shan State.

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