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Sai Dong,40, critically injured in the Burma Army attack, now lies in hospital in Taunggyi.
September 15, 2015
An elderly woman was killed and six villagers were seriously injured in an artillery and knife attack on a Buddhist temple by the Burma Army in...
September 14, 2015
Police seized 21 motorcycles belonging to Rohingyas travelling to and from Maungdaw Town, Arakan State on 7 August because the drivers allegedly did...
September 14, 2015
Even if the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) is finally signed there is no evidence that the fighting will completely stop according to the...
Lawyers with yellow ribbon in Moulmein ( Photo: Yadanar Lay)
September 14, 2015
Mon State lawyers have organised a “yellow ribbon” campaign to protest against the recent appointment of former military officers to judicial...
The President and Ethnic Armed Organisation Leaders
September 11, 2015
Though the government refuses to recognise or allow certain ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) to sign the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) the...
September 11, 2015
President U Thein Sein has set 29 September as the date for the signing of the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA).
September 11, 2015
Training for the 1029 special police officers who have been recruited to oversee the upcoming Burma elections in nine townships in Chin State started...
September 11, 2015
More campaign speeches from three political parties were broadcast on Thursday the Global New Light of Myanmar reported on 11 September.
September 11, 2015
Until a dialogue begins, government peace affiliate and Shan army representatives fear episodes of fighting will continue throughout the region.
September 10, 2015
A multi-faith prayer meeting organised to pray for the success of the current nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) talks was held at Dharthumarlar...
September 10, 2015
In a translated Shan-language interview conducted on 6 September in Taunggyi, Chairman Sai Aik Pao describes the SNDP as a “true” Shan party and...
September 10, 2015
The Hpa-an Prosthetic Limb Refurbishment Department provided amputees with free refurbishment, servicing and repairs for their prosthetic limbs at...