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July 16, 2016
A workshop led by Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) discussed energy initiatives, both in Shan state and nationally. Attended by nearly...
July 15, 2016
During a workshop by Ethnic Youth Network (EYN) on peace and federalism, attendees objectively discussed the upcoming Union Peace Conference (also...
July 15, 2016
A local resident was shot dead by an unknown person or group in Namkham, northern Shan State, on Wednesday afternoon.
July 14, 2016
Three Arakanese nationals including a social activist were convicted of maintaining links the outlawed Arakan Army.
July 14, 2016
Four main topics will be tabled during the Ethnic Armed Summit in Maijayang; the second largest city controlled by the Kachin Independence...
July 14, 2016
Sen. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing Myanmar’s Commander in Chief of the armed forces has warned military personnel to avoid expressing extreme views on...
Emergency meeting of the UNFC (Photo: NST)
July 14, 2016
Top leaders of the United Nationalities Federation Council (UNFC) are scheduled to meet State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Rangoon on July 17.
July 14, 2016
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) plans to present its draft constitution for a federal union during the upcoming Ethnic Armed Summit...
July 14, 2016
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) has reportedly adopted a 7-point agenda including a common stance at their emergency meeting held in...
July 14, 2016
The three participants in the 1947 Panglong conference were all among the last to rebel, staying loyal to the government and even fighting other...
July 14, 2016
The Shan State government said that it does not have the authority to direct and regulate coal mining operations in the state, according to an MP...
July 14, 2016
Although the Southern Chin State Conference had been arranged to hold on 8-9 July in Mindat town, the permission cannot given by the state authority...