Situation ‘tense’ following Wa rejection of Burmese military demands
Since the UWSA did not withdraw from Mongla, the Burmese have sent military aircraft to fly over the Wa bases as an apparent show of force.
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UWSA reinforces captured bases in Mongla
According to Shan media, the Wa army sent reinforcements and supplies to hill stations recently seized from the NDAA on 4- 5 October.
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Wa leader says he will work for peace with new govt
UWSA leader Bao Youxiang says he is prepared to work with the new government – regardless of which party takes power.
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UWSA calls for recognition of Wa Autonomous State
Speaking at summit in Panghsang, Wa commander Bao Youxiang urges ethnic leaders to support and recognise the Wa Autonomous State.
Fokker worked with four Burmese airlines, US documents reveal
Hit with a US$21 million fine from the US government for violating trade sanctions, Dutch company Fokker Services was working with four airlines in Burma — one of which is owned by a Burmese tycoon with close links to the military junta.
Wa army-linked airline to fly again
Yangon Airways given license to resume operations next month as relations between government and United Wa State Army improve
Burma blocks Wa army-linked airline
Aviation authorities refuse certificate for Yangon Airways in a likely attempt to pressure the UWSA over its border militia refusal
Wa army operations ‘worry junta’
United Wa State Army boosting troop recruitment and digging trenches but denies that it is preparing for conflict with the Burmese junta
Burma to call time on Wa army
Burma’s largest ethnic army is ‘prepared for the worst’ as the ruling junta threatens to declare them ‘unlawful’
Heavy troop presence at Wa meeting
Around 100 troops accompany Wa army leader to unsuccessful meeting with Burmese military chief
