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.
Wa tin likely ends up in an array of products made by US and other international companies, says a new Reuters report.
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.
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.
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The Wa National Organisation claims it had cut ties with its former deputy-chairman, Ta Maha, who is currently being held by Thai police on drug charges.
“The ethnic leaders delightfully accepted our invitation,” said Khin Zaw Oo, one of the government negotiators tasked with liaising with ethnic armed groups.
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
UWSA leader Bao Youxiang says he is prepared to work with the new government – regardless of which party takes power.
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”.
2015 Elections Ethnic issues Lead Story News
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) has vowed that ethnic armed groups will not disturb the upcoming November elections.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Burma’s Election Commission says 330 constituencies are confirmed for the lower house, 168 for the upper house, and 644 for regional parliaments.
Ethnic issues Lead Story Logging News Shan
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.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan
The United Wa State Army has offered to negotiate with the Burmese military over which side should withdraw first from their positions near Mongton Township.
Lead Story News Peace Process Shan
A joint statement from 12 armed groups demands an all-inclusive peace process, and calls on the Burmese government to cease its hostilities in ethnic areas.
Interview Lead Story News Peace Process
DVB speaks to Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team member Hkun Okker as 3 ethnic groups threaten to quit the ethnic bloc.
Lead Story News Peace Process Shan
Speaking at summit in Panghsang, Wa commander Bao Youxiang urges ethnic leaders to support and recognise the Wa Autonomous State.
Kokang Lead Story News Peace Process
The Wa leadership have already stirred controversy by inviting representatives of the Kokang rebel group MNDAA.
Reports of ferocious fighting in Burma’s restive Kokang region this week have put the government death toll at 21.
Lashio’s Wa community celebrate the colourful festival of Kauk Thit Sar Pwe.
The Wa and Mongla armed groups released a statement saying that Tatmadaw attacks against ethnic rebel groups are undermining the peace process.
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Burmese president discusses ceasefire and development issues with Wa, Mong La and Shan State Army North leaders in Naypyidaw.
Development Education Lead Story News
United Wa State Army (UWSA) spokesman Aung Myint speaks to DVB’s Aye Nai about drugs, development and education in the Wa region.
Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing traveled on Sunday to Shan State where he conducted meetings with representatives of multiple armed groups.
Census enumerators have travelled the length and breadth of Burma to take an early count of households in far-flung areas.
Environment Ethnic issues Lead Story Natural resources News
The Shan Human Rights Foundation (SHRF), an advocacy group representing the ethnic minority, has called for the immediate suspension of the Kunlong dam, which they say has led to massive uncompensated land seizures, human rights abuse and military occupation.
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Regional narcotics experts assert that record heroin seizure made in Thailand was produced by Burma’s largest ethnic army
Large deployment of Chinese troops close to Burma border heightens tension as analysts differ over Beijing’s possible role in Burma’s internal crisis
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Burma’s largest ethnic army is ‘prepared for the worst’ as the ruling junta threatens to declare them ‘unlawful’