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January 6, 2026
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Karen Information Center
October 16, 2015
US Commends Signing Of Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement in Bur...
Despite its concerns about continuing fighting between the Burma Army and Shan and Kachin armed groups the United States released a statement...
Shan Herald Agency for News
October 16, 2015
Shan State Youth's Thoughts on the Ceasefire Signing
Ethnic youth from across Shan State spoke to S.H.A.N. about the region’s political future after the historic but controversial nationwide ceasefire...
October 16, 2015
Voting Canceled In Parts Of Kachin State As Conflict Continu...
Thuta Linn — Voting in next month's election will not take place in 211 village tracts in Kachin state. Although voting has also been suspended in...
A signboard belonging to Arakan independent candidate U Ba Khin AKA U
October 16, 2015
Candidate Sign Vandalized In Arakan State's Pauktaw Tow...
San Maung Than — A signboard profiling independent candidate U Ba Khi, also known as U Aung Min Oo, was vandalized last weekend in Arakan State’s...
October 16, 2015
Kachin Party Leader Vows To Probe Alleged Attack On NLD in C...
Thura Linn, BNI News Room — The Chairman of the Unity and Democracy Party of Kachin State (UDPKS) U Khet Htein Nan (also Khet Htain Nan) claims he...
Mizzima
October 15, 2015
U.S. State Department commends all sides for NCA signing
The United States has commended all sides for their ongoing efforts to bring an end to the longest running civil conflict in the world, according to...
Mizzima
October 15, 2015
Myanmar Army soldiers must be prosecuted – Shan groups
The Shan Farmers’ Network and Shan Human Rights Foundation, have demanded the prosecution of Myanmar Army troops who opened fire on villagers at a...
Karen Information Center
October 15, 2015
Burma Army Attacks Blocking Nationwide Ceasefire, Civil Soci...
Ongoing Burma Army offensives in Shan and Kachin State are blocking key armed groups from signing a Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, the community...
October 15, 2015
Chin Party Official Calls For More Voter Education
Khonumthung — The Chin League for Democracy (CLD)’s Vice-Chairperson Daw Sung Zi Mang, who is running for a seat in the Chin State Parliament, has...
October 15, 2015
Refugees in Shan State's Kutkai Township Face Voting Ch...
Managar News Agency, Kutkai — Refugees living in camps in northern Shan State's Kutkai Township remain uncertain if they will be able to vote due to...
Independent Mon News Agency
October 14, 2015
Mon Teachers in Kyaikmayaw Still Only Paid 20,000 Kyats a Mo...
Mon teachers at ethnic Mon national schools in Kyaikmayaw Township still only receive a monthly salary of 20,000 kyats (approx. $15.50 USD) from the...
U Thar Sein, an independent candidate running for a seat in the State Parliament from Sittwe Township's Constituency No 2.
October 14, 2015
Arakan State Candidate U Thar Sein To Campaign With Arakan D...
San Maung Than, Narinjara — Independent candidate U Thar Sein will campaign in Sittwe using traditional Arakan drums to garner support for his...