Burma’s armed ethnic groups have fallen out over how to develop a federal union in the former military dictatorship, resulting in two rival conferences to discuss plans to end decades of civil conflict
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Shan parties, armed groups unite in bid for federalism
Shan political parties and armed groups, representing all ethnic nationalities from the diverse eastern state, are set to attend a historic regional assembly next month in a bid to promote ethnic unity and federalism in Burma
European Call for Reinforcement of Burma Pro-Democratic Development
Open Letter to the European Union and EU Member States Mr. Charles Michel President of the European Council Dr. Ursula Von der Leyen President of the European Commission Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles Vice President of the European Commission High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Ms. Roberta Metsola President of …
The Absence of Principles Marks a Half-Century of Burma’s Opposition
By Maung Zarni For the last three decades, I have been immersed in Burma’s pro-democratic activism, first as a loyal foot-soldier and grassroots activist for Aung San Suu Kyi’s leadership, and subsequently a highly “controversial” critic of her opposition, its policies and strategies. To my deep dismay, the absence of any progressive ideals, personal integrity …
Daily Briefing: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM Thai police arrest alleged junta spies in Mae Sot. Thirty-eight undocumented Burmese nationals – including monks and nuns who worked as junta spies to investigate anti-regime groups – were arrested in Mae Sot, Tak Province on the Burma-Thailand border, the Thai news outlet Matichon reported. Thai authorities raided a three-story building …
As NUG steps up the rhetoric, Min Aung Hlaing offers in person talks with EAO leaders
In a speech published across state media today, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing invited EAO heads to meet with him in person to discuss a return to the peace process. “2022 will be the year of peace, and armed conflict will end across the country. To effectively implement this peace, I will invite the leaders …