New clashes between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and Burmese government troops took place on July 2nd and 3rd in different parts of Kachin State, despite efforts by both sides to negotiate a ceasefire on June 17 and 30th during meetings between representatives from the KIA and Burmese government.

Maungdaw, Arakan state: The Military Intelligent Service officer from Burma border security force (Nasaka) area number 5 and the village administration officer of Launddon had seized 5 million Burmese fake notes from a Rohingya on October 9, said an elder from launddon village.

Despite improved relations between the Shan State Army (SSA) ‘South’ and Naypyitaw and the recent release of more than 300 political prisoners, 29 SSA members, including a well-known commander, are still languishing in prison since 2006.

A Korea Christian group made the long journey from their homeland to to Kyay Poe Kee village, Hlaingbwe Township in Karen State tearlier this month to make a donation to the at school.