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    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.

    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.

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    Drugs Lead Story News

    Wa group deny drug suspect is deputy-chair

    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.

    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

    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”.

    The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army has been engaged in conflict with the Burmese military over the past week. (PHOTO: DVB).

    2015 Elections Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Ethnic armies vow to keep peace during election

    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

    1,142 seats up for grabs in general election

    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

    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.

    Ethnic issues Lead Story News Shan

    Wa offer to negotiate withdrawal as logging standoff continues

    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

    Ethnic solidarity as Panghsang conference ends

    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

    Interview: Ethnic leader vows to keep Kokang in 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

    UWSA calls for recognition of Wa Autonomous State

    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

    UWSA restricts media invitations to Panghsang conference

    The Wa leadership have already stirred controversy by inviting representatives of the Kokang rebel group MNDAA.

    Conflict Lead Story News

    Reports detail fresh Kokang fighting ahead of ethnic summit

    Reports of ferocious fighting in Burma’s restive Kokang region this week have put the government death toll at 21.

    Cultures converge at Wa harvest festival video

    Culture Lead Story News Video

    Cultures converge at Wa harvest festival

    Lashio’s Wa community celebrate the colourful festival of Kauk Thit Sar Pwe.

    Conflict Lead Story News Shan

    Wa, Mongla rebels say Burmese army undermining peace process

    The Wa and Mongla armed groups released a statement saying that Tatmadaw attacks against ethnic rebel groups are undermining the peace process.

    Bullet Points: 26 August 2014 video

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    Bullet Points: 26 August 2014

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    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Military is committed to peace process, says Thein Sein

    Burmese president discusses ceasefire and development issues with Wa, Mong La and Shan State Army North leaders in Naypyidaw.

    Development Education Lead Story News

    Drugs and development in the Wa region

    United Wa State Army (UWSA) spokesman Aung Myint speaks to DVB’s Aye Nai about drugs, development and education in the Wa region.

    Lead Story News Peace Process

    Min Aung Hlaing meets armed groups in Shan State

    Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing traveled on Sunday to Shan State where he conducted meetings with representatives of multiple armed groups.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Census enumerators pass tough early challenges

    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

    Not enough info about Salween dam, say Shans in eastern Burma

    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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    James C Scott: ‘Making a pact with the army’

    James C Scott’s seminal work on the upland people of Zomia, a region stretching from northern Burma to northern Vietnam and encompassing areas of China, Thailand and Laos, has been[…]

    News Politics

    Thai heroin haul ‘traces back to Wa’

    Regional narcotics experts assert that record heroin seizure made in Thailand was produced by Burma’s largest ethnic army

    News Politics

    China’s fears over Wa fighting grow

    Large deployment of Chinese troops close to Burma border heightens tension as analysts differ over Beijing’s possible role in Burma’s internal crisis

    News Politics

    100-strong army convoy in Kachin

    Tension mounting in Kachin state as Burmese army trucks head north to prepare for possible rebuke to border guard proposal

    News Politics

    Burma to call time on Wa army

    Burma’s largest ethnic army is ‘prepared for the worst’ as the ruling junta threatens to declare them ‘unlawful’

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