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July 17, 2020
A landmine explosion killed a Buddhist abbot and a villager, while injuring a novice monk in Burma’s northern Shan State this Tuesday (July 14). Aung...
July 17, 2020
SENG PHOO — Dozens of villagers in Burma’s northern Shan State fled their homes during harvest time after hearing all too familiar sounds of gunfire...
July 17, 2020
The Burma Army should take legal action against perpetrators of violence against civilians rather than prosecuting organizers of a protest against...
July 17, 2020
Myo Thiri Kyaw — The family of a villager in Arakan State who died by hanging while in military custody says it has no faith in the Tatmadaw’s...
July 17, 2020
Two men from Yay Nan Dwein village in Arakan State’s Kyaukphyu Township were arrested by the Myanmar Army on July 13, according to family members of...
July 16, 2020
Jade mining companies and government departments should be charged in the deaths of more than 170 jade pickers in a landslide in Gwi Hka mine in...
July 16, 2020
Two people were killed and three were injured—which included children—after Tatmadaw soldiers attacked a village during fighting with the Arakan Army...
July 16, 2020
Aung Htein — Family members have asked the Myanmar Army to release two detainees from Zin Chaung village in Arakan State’s Kyaukphyu Township, saying...
July 16, 2020
Min Tun — Political parties in Arakan State are struggling to make preparations for the upcoming general election due to the prolonged internet...
July 16, 2020
Hnin Nwe — Nine people who were trapped in Chainkharli village, Rathedaung Township, due to fighting near the village on Monday morning were rescued...
July 16, 2020
Ein Soe Hpyu — U Soe Myint Tun, aged 37 and from Ramree’s Ah Lay Chaung village was found dead following his arrest by the Tatmadaw, according to...
July 16, 2020
Thirteen people, including nine elderly persons, were rescued yesterday evening after having been trapped in Kyein Kali due to fighting in the area...