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2,000 displaced by recent conflict, says Karen NGO
The Karen NGO describes the recent surge in fighting as “part of a calculated military strategy” by the Burmese army and its allies, the Karen Border Guard Force.
Karen NGO slams Japanese SEZ plan
A prominent Karen NGO has hit out at a Japanese report recommending further special economic zones be delineated across southeast Burma.
Karen armed group opens commercial, tourism ventures
The Karen National Union’s 7th Brigade announced earlier this week that they have started an export, import business along with a tourism company in a bid to earn additional revenue
Norwegians scale back peace fund initiative in Karen state
The Norwegian government will scale back its controversial peace fund initiative in Karen state until the leadership of the Karen National Union (KNU) resolves their political differences, according to the project’s leading consultant
World Bank grant could ‘exacerbate’ problems in border regions
Civil society groups have urged the World Bank to exercise caution before pressing ahead with their plans to pump millions into community projects in conflict-torn border regions or risk “exacerbating” local problems
Southeast Asia’s poor will carry the APEC burden
Joseph AllchinNov 16, 2009 (DVB), Despite much hand-shaking between leaders at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit, hopes of a binding agreement on...