Karen Information Center
May 5, 2017
The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) has selected 25 representatives from among its ranks to attend the long delayed second session of the...
May 5, 2017
In an attempt to settle a debate ignited by the 2014 census, the Karen Affairs Committee on May 3 announced the seven sub-tribes that officially make...
May 5, 2017
Two areas of Kayin (Karen) State have been prioritized for land mine clearance this year, a state official said.
May 4, 2017
Karen religious leaders have pledged to assist refugees who choose to return to Kayin (Karen) State from camps across the border in Thailand.
May 3, 2017
A Myanmar embassy official denied what he said were “rumors” about migrant workers being arrested or left stranded at the Myawaddy-Mae Sot border.
May 3, 2017
Angered over recent electricity price increases and frequent blackouts, over 200 people staged a protest on May 1 in Myawaddy township, Kayin State.
May 3, 2017
At a May 1 ceremony marking International Workers’ Day, activists in Thailand demanded better conditions for Myanmar migrant workers.
May 2, 2017
Today workers around the world take to the streets to commemorate May Day and to show their solidarity for their hard fought rights and to continue...
May 2, 2017
Villagers demanded the return of their land, confiscated by the Burma Army, with members of the Karen State Ceasefire Joint Monitoring Committee –...
May 2, 2017
Retired Tatmadaw personnel who have chosen to stay in Kayin (Karen) State must follow local rules and will be under the supervision of the state-...
May 2, 2017
A Karen organization is trying to engage the public on federalism through grass roots consultations.
April 27, 2017
A brief skirmish that erupted earlier this month between the Tatmadaw and ceasefire signatory the Karen National Union (KNU) will be discussed at an...
