March 2018
Displaced Residents in Kyaukme Are Scared to Return Home Despite Fighting Stopped
By Hseng Hom / Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN) / BNI Online | March 29, 2018 Although fighting has currently stopped between the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army – South (RCSS/SSA-S) and the [...]
New President to Be Able to Carry out National Reconciliation, Says Detained Political Leader Dr. Aye Maung
By San Maung Than / Narinjara / BNI Online | March 28, 2018. Detained political leader Dr. Aye Maung said the new President U Win Myint will be able to carry out national reconciliation. While former [...]
Myanmar Rejects Draft Resolution on Human Rights
Mizzima | March 26, 2018 Myanmar has rejected a draft resolution on the situation of human rights in the country, tabled by the European Union (EU), according to state media. THE draft resolution entitled “Situation [...]
KNU to Hold Public Meeting on Clashes with Tatmadaw
By Naw Betty Han / Myanmar Times | March 27, 2018 The Karen National Union (KNU) will meet with villagers from Kaypu and Lermuplaw villages in Hpapun township in Kayin State to explain the recent [...]
Continuous Clashes Between BA and KIA Forces
Kachinland News | March 26, 2018 Front line sources report that clashes between BA’s 219th LIR and the combined forces of KIA battalions 36 & 38 took place in Muse township between Man Kang and [...]
LDU Will Make Every Effort for Establishment of Self-Administered Zone
Netork Media Group / BNI Online | March 22, 2018 The Lahu Democratic Union (LDU) will strive until the Lahu Self-Administered Zone is established, according to the general secretary Col. Solomon. “Our main future plan [...]
U.S. Embassy honors Women Of Change in Myanmar
Mizzima | March 23, 2018U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel congratulated three recipients of the annual U.S. Embassy Women of Change Award yesterday. This award recognizes women whose work advances the rights of all people [...]
More IDPs Arrive in Myaing Gyi Ngu IDP Camp Within March
By Nan Wai Phyo Zar / Karen Information Center / BNI Online | March 22, 2018 Over ten households have recently arrived in Myaing Gyi Ngu Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp in the Karen State, [...]
A Lot of Courage Needed to Face Difficulties in Achieving Peace – Mon Chief Minister Dr Aye Zan
Than Lwin Times / BNI Online | March 22, 2018 The Mon State Chief Minister Dr. Aye Zan said a lot of courage needs in order to face the difficulties on the road to peace. [...]
Over 200 IDPs Arrive in Kyaukme, Around 1,000 Residents Are Still Trapped in the Villages
By Hom Hurng / Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN) / BNI Online | March 21, 2018 Over 200 local residents are taking shelter in Aung Mingalar Monastery in Kyaukme in northern Shan State due [...]