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September 12, 2016
Maj. Sai Toi, the leader of the Wanparng People’s Militia, was shot to death on Thursday in Laikha Township, southern Shan State.
Photo: KIC
September 12, 2016
As many as 2,000 villagers from 12 villages in Mae Tha Waw areas have fled their villages in fear of being caught in the crossfire between the...
September 12, 2016
The Tatmadaw discharged 55 children from its ranks on Friday [September 9], according to UNICEF’s announcement.
September 12, 2016
As many as 2,000 villagers from 12 villages in Mae Tha Wor areas have fled their villages in fear of being caught in the crossfire between the Burma...
Press Conference Launch of MYPO Report on Salween River Dams
September 10, 2016
The Mon Youth Progressive Organisation (MYPO) has released a report analysing the potential damage to six townships in Mon and Karen States when...
September 10, 2016
Gunfire erupted on Thursday in the vicinity of Tae Chaung Village, Yebyu Township, Tenasserism Division, between Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA...
September 9, 2016
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and the Arakan Army (AA) released a statement on...
September 9, 2016
The New York based human rights organisation Human Rights Watch has called on the US Government to retain ‘key sanctions’ in order to keep pressure...
Photo: Min Min/Mizzima
September 9, 2016
The House of Representatives Bill Committee submitted a privacy and security bill at the parliamentary session held on September 8.
Child soldiers release in 2013. Photo: Khine Zar Mon/UNICEF Myanmar
September 9, 2016
The Tatmadaw today released 55 children and young people as a result of coordinated efforts with the United Nations to implement the 2012 Joint...
 Meeting of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State
September 9, 2016
A local elder criticised the Arakan State Authorities for preventing Arakan civil society organisations (CSOs) from holding discussions with the...
EAO Leaders at the Union Peace Conference
September 9, 2016
Ethnic armed organisation (EAO) leaders who attended the first Union Peace Conference (the 21st Century Panglong Conference) believe that the genuine...