News

January 25, 2017
U.S. Ambassador to Burma Scot Marciel arrived in the Chin State’s capital Hakha on Monday evening as part of his first visit to the Chin State.
January 25, 2017
Skirmishes broke out between the Burma Army and the Kachin Independence Army in two areas yesterday morning (24 January).
PJS to restart opium eradication this year
January 25, 2017
Kachin anti-narcotic group, Pat Jasan (PJS), will restart its opium eradication program this year in the Kachin State before the opium season is over.
Myanmar State Counsellor Office
January 25, 2017
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi held talks with the Peace Process Steering team (PPST) of armed ethnic organisations in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday over...
January 25, 2017
Following speculation that a change in leadership had taken place within the United Wa State Army (UWSA), an official of the Wa militia has responded...
January 25, 2017
The New Mon State Party (NMSP), Karen National Union (KNU) and Tanintharyi Region Government will hold a meeting on Wednesday to prevent further...
January 25, 2017
The Burma Army launched an attack against the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army-North in Mong Hsu Township under Loilen District in southern...
Policies from Karen National-Level Political Dialogue to undergo three stages
January 25, 2017
Challenges lie ahead in submitting the policies from the Karen National-Level Political Dialogue to the 21st Century Panglong Conference, also known...
January 23, 2017
The Central Executive Committee of the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) is holding an emergency meeting in Thai northern city Chiang Mai...
January 23, 2017
Indonesia has handed over humanitarian aid for the residents of the Arakan State to the Burmese Government on 21 January.
January 23, 2017
Fighting has been escalating between the Burma Army and some outposts under the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) Brigade 3, 4, 5, and 6. On Wednesday (...
Yanghee Lee (R), the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, visits the Mai Nar KBC camp in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar, 10 January 2017. Photo: Myitkyina News Journal/EPA
January 23, 2017
The United Nations has released Ms Yanghee Lee's end of mission statement following her 12-day visit to Myanmar, a visit with special focus on rights...