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September 30, 2020
Dr Sai Aung Tun, Burma’s Iconic Shan Historian, Dies at 88
NANG SENG NOM - Famous Shan historian Dr Sai Aung Tun died last Friday (September 25) in Yangon. He was 88-years-old. “Most leaders of the Shan...
September 28, 2020
Tatmadaw Increases Presence in Northern Shan State
Since the beginning of September, human rights activists in Burma’s northern Shan State have observed an increase of Tatmadaw troops. Military...
September 26, 2020
Border Dispute Between Thailand and Burma Unresolved
Hundreds of lorries are parked in the northern Thai border town of Mae Sai, waiting to enter Tachileik, located in Burma’s eastern Shan State. Border...
Interview
September 24, 2020
Nang Ya Min: Women Need to Stop Working Behind the Scenes and Stand Up At...
SENG PHOO — Nang Ya Min is an electoral candidate for Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) for Taunggyi Township constituency-1, in...
September 24, 2020
Human Rights Violations Rising in Northern Shan State
Human rights violations against civilians have not only continued unabated during the pandemic, they are increasing, according to the Humanitarian...
September 23, 2020
Ta’ang Political Party Accuses RCSS of Detaining One of Its Members
Sai Pawnli — The Ta’ang National Party (TNP) has accused the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) of arresting a TNP member in southern Shan...
September 23, 2020
SNDP Signboard Marks Second Party’s Campaign Materials to be Destroyed in...
SENG PHOO — A signboard erected by the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP) signboard was recently destroyed in Hsipaw Township. The move...
September 20, 2020
RCSS/SSA Worried About Pre-Election Clashes
SENG PHOO — The Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) is concerned fighting might break out with the Burma Army after many...
September 20, 2020
Pandemic Creating Hurdles for Candidates During Campaign Period
SENG PHOO — With coronavirus transmissions rapidly increasing across Burma, electoral candidates are facing challenges launching campaigns during the...
September 19, 2020
RCSS Re-Establishes Medical Checkpoints in its Territory
Sai YordKham — The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) has re-established medical checkpoints in its territory since COVID-19 has gone on the...
September 17, 2020
Shan Armies Describe Being on the Outside of Electoral Process
Sai Pawnli — With Burma’s November general election nearing, it remains unclear how or if the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) and the Shan...
September 17, 2020
Chinese Border Town on Lockdown After Burmese Migrants Test Positive for...
NANG SENG NOM — Chinese authorities have locked down the city of Ruili in Yunnan Province after two Burmese migrants tested positive for COVID-19...