November 2013
Steps towards Nationwide Ceasefire
Burma Link, November 12, 2013 Ethnic Armed Organizations held a Conference and agreed on common position Ethnic armed organizations held a conference in the Kachin Independence Organization central headquarters in Laiza, Kachin State, from October [...]
Australian Govt Cuts Dr Cynthia’s Funding
Karen News, November 6, 2013 Australian government aid money that has helped save the lives of thousands of people from Burma coming to Mae Tao Clinic, on the Thai-Burma border for critical treatment, is to [...]
October 2013
Arakan CBOs Demand Halt to All Natural Resource Extraction Projects
Democratic Voice of Burma, October 21, 2013 An umbrella group of Arakanese civic organisations, NGOs and political parties issued a statement on Monday demanding a halt to all natural resource extraction projects in Arakan state [...]
KIO-Burmese Government Dialogue Begins in Myitkyina
Kachinland News, October 8, 2013 Thousands of Myitkyina residents welcome KIO delegation led by Sara Kaba Sumlut Gam. KIO delegate list includes Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Sumlut Gum Maw, Col. Maran Zau Tawng, Col. [...]
Refugee Woman’s Suspicious Death Raises Many Questions
Saw Khar Su Nyar (KIC) / Karen News, September 29, 2013 A woman from Mae La refugee camp on the Thai Burma border was found dead in suspicious circumstances in close proximity to the camp. [...]
September 2013
Burma Slammed for Refusing to Sign Declaration on Sexual Violence
Democratic Voice of Burma, September 26, 2013 Human rights groups have condemned Burma for refusing to sign a new international declaration condemning sexual violence in conflict, which they say highlights its indifference to abuses perpetrated [...]
TBC – Ration Cuts Do Not Mean Early Repatriation
Karen News, September 23, 2013 A reduction in funding from international donors will see many of the tens of thousands of refugees living on the Thai Burma border getting less food to eat. In a [...]
Global Art Project Raises Voices for Burma’s Ethnic People
Burma Link, September 23, 2013 A US based not for profit Art and Activism Project, Roots To Resistance, has created a global art campaign to raise voices for the ethnic people of Burma. Denise Beaudet, [...]
Two Kachin Civilians Tortured and Killed by Government Soldiers
Kachinland News, September 19, 2013 Two Nhka GA villagers, a Christian deacon Lahkreng Hkaw Duk and another young man Yung Hpa Hkyen, were tortured and killed by Burmese government soldiers. Local residents say they found [...]
Several Fatalities for Gvt Troops in Offensives Against Ta’ang Army
Burma Link, September 18, 2013 At least 13 government allied soldiers died and over 25 were seriously wounded in battles against Ta’ang troops on September 11 and 14, according to PSLF/TNLA News and Information Department. [...]