An explosion at a cigarette factory in Namhkam township, northern Shan State, has left several people hospitalised and has raised suspicions that it was a planned attack. Meanwhile IDPs forced…
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Government convoy hit by explosion
A convoy carrying Mandalay’s Chief Minister and other regional government officials was hit by a suspected IED on Friday evening.
Thai soldiers shot by pro-junta group
Apr 28, 2009 (DVB), Two Thai border patrol troops were injured yesterday as a clash broke out between them and a pro-Burmese government group, while a mortar fired by the…
Police refuse to arrest attackers of opposition members
Apr 20, 2009 (DVB), Police have told opposition party members who were attacked by a mob led by a government official that their assailants will not be arrested because government…
Army offensive to clear way for deep-sea port
Apr 9, 2009 (DVB), A border offensive this week against Burma's main armed opposition group is an attempt to clear the area of rebels prior to the construction of a…
Youth attacked by night watchmen
Mar 3, 2009 (DVB), A youth was hospitalised with a broken hand after being attacked by night watchmen in Rangoon’s South Dagon new town on 28 February. The incident occurred…