Burma’s nascent democracy faces immense challenges in coming years, some with the capacity to “jeopardise” progress made since the country’s transition from military dictatorship to quasi-civilian leadership in 2011, a…
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Armed Mon group calls on army to return abducted members
The New Mon State Party is calling on the government to release two of its members who were captured by the Burmese military after clashes erupted in southern Burma’s Tenasserim…
The peace process and land rights
According to a recent report, displaced persons’ land and property rights have been largely ignored during the ongoing peace process between Naypyidaw and the country’s armed ethnic rebel groups
Kachin rebels, govt ink deal aimed at reducing fighting
The Kachin Independence Organisation and government representatives signed a historic seven-point peace agreement raising hopes that Burma’s bloody northern conflict could finally come to an end
Displaced Kachin keep wary eye on peace talks
As the Kachin Independence Organisation and the government sit down for talks this week, refugees living in displacement camps in northern Burma are hoping the two sides will address their…
Thousands greet Kachin delegation ahead of peace talks in Myitkyina
As the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO)’s delegation rolled into Myitkyina on Monday, thousands of supporters filled the streets to greet the rebel convoy