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February 3, 2026
WLB reports 209 cases of violence against women in 2025
February 3, 2026
Civilians trapped amid fighting in Hpakant
February 3, 2026
Timor Leste opens legal proceedings against Myanmar junta fo...
Shan Herald Agency for News
November 30, 2016
Hundreds protest dam on Namtu River
More than 1,500 people staged a protest on Sunday in northern Shan State’s Hsipaw Township, demanding a halt to plans for a hydropower dam project.
Shan Herald Agency for News
November 30, 2016
Police shoot motorcyclist at checkpoint in Muse
A man was shot and wounded by police in Muse, northern Shan State, on Monday evening after allegedly running a checkpoint on his motorcycle,...
Network Media Group
November 29, 2016
Northern Alliance Calls on China to Mediate Peace
The Northern Alliance of ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) called on China to mediate between them and the Burma Army to help find a solution to the...
Karen Information Center
November 29, 2016
Landmine Kills Three Burma Army and BGF Militia Soldiers Nea...
A Burma Army officer, two soldiers from both the Burma Army and its militia, the Border Guard Force, were killed by blast mines in the recent...
Karen Information Center
November 29, 2016
Community Groups Demand Justice for Murdered Karen Women Act...
A number of concerned civil society organizations have issued a statement demanding an investigation into the murder of a young Karen women activist...
Network Media Group
November 29, 2016
Mon Ko Houses Burned Down in Fighting
As fighting between the Burma Army and the Northern Alliance of ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) escalated houses in villages near to a strategic...
Independent Mon News Agency
Ship carrying coal up Attaran River (Photo: MNA)
November 28, 2016
MCL transports 150,000 tons of coal for factory’s operation
Mawlamyine Cement Limited (MCL) has already transported 150,000 tons of coal to its factory site in the Pyartaung Mountain area, Kyaikmayaw Township...
Karen Information Center
November 28, 2016
Karen Armed Groups to Combine in National-Level Political Di...
The Karen National Union (KNU), the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) and the Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army Peace Council...
Mizzima
November 28, 2016
Myanmar must end prosecutions for critical speech - HRW
Myanmar authorities continue to arrest and charge individuals, including members of the ruling party, for criticizing the military and government,...
Shan Herald Agency for News
November 28, 2016
China reinforces troops at Shan border
Following intensified hostilities between Burmese government forces and ethnic armed groups in northern Shan State, the Chinese military has beefed...
Karen Information Center
November 28, 2016
Karen Politicians Call for Article 66(D) to Be Abolished
Some Karen political leaders have called for the Burmese Government to abolish Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law because it can be used to...
Shan Herald Agency for News
November 28, 2016
New Year called off in Northern Shan due to ongoing conflict
Townships in northern Shan State, including Muse, Hsenwi and Namkham, have said that they will not hold Shan New Year celebrations next week due to...