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Conflict Kachin Lead Story News
Tatmadaw launching attacks on Kachin positions, says KIA
Government forces have reportedly launched assaults on its positions across Kachin State, including artillery shelling near the Kachin headquarters of Laiza.
RCSS says it seeks to become ‘one family’ with fellow Shan armed group
The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) and the Shan State Progressive Party (SSPP) must one day unite under the same banner, according to the leader of the former, who said that such a merger was ultimately necessary given Burma’s current political situation.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Northern ethnic armed bloc makes peace conference overture
The Federal Political Negotiation and Consultative Committee released a statement on Thursday conveying the ethnic armed bloc’s intention to join the next iteration of the government’s 21st Century Panglong Conference if its members are officially invited to do so.
Shan ethnic armed group bids UNFC farewell
A major member of the United Nationalities Federal Council, the Shan State Progressive Party, has submitted a resignation letter to the council, with the ethnic armed group on Sunday revealing its plans to leave the coalition.
UNFC elects new leaders
Following the recent resignation of the KIO and other members, the UNFC now consists of just five groups: the NMSP, SSPP, KNPP, LDU and ANC.
Burmese journalists boycott UNFC conference
The move came after UNFC delegates refused to speak to journalists about the conference, and barred media from entering the meeting room.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
KIA official in explaining UNFC exit: ‘Things that can’t be said here’
The dwindling alliance of ethnic armed groups joined under the United Nationalities Federal Council banner convenes a conference in Thailand chaired by a leader of one of its former members, the influential Kachin Independence Army.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Panghsang allies say they will attend peace summit
A negotiating committee representing seven ethnic armed groups in northern Burma says it intends to attend next week’s Union Peace Conference in Naypyidaw, which is being organised by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.
Kachin, Wa armies cut ties to UNFC
The Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) and the Wa National Organisation (WNO) have withdrawn from the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), a formerly seven-member coalition of ethnic armed groups.
TNLA accused of violence, abductions in Shan State village
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army has been accused of torture and the extrajudicial killing of a local villager in northern Shan State’s Kyaukme district last week.
Conflict Lead Story Natural resources News
Shan coal mine linked to army offensive, abuses: report
A new report alleges that a recent Burmese army offensive in Shan State was linked to coal-mining operations opposed by local people.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics
UNFC prepares for talks, as Burma army steps up pressure on SSA-North
As the ethnic alliance concludes talks aimed at negotiations with Burma’s new civilian government, one of its members is coming under renewed army pressure.
Govt, Shan rebels agree to scale back fighting
The Burmese army and ethnic rebels the Shan State Army-North have agreed to temper hostilities after over a month of fighting in the country’s northeast.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics Shan
Shan conflict shows no signs of abating
Only two days after Burma went to the polls, the Burmese army stepped up their military campaign against Shan State Army-North.
Burma army launch assault on Shan army HQ
Some 600 Burmese troops surround the Shan State army-North headquarters after an artillery barrage last night.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
International and domestic observers offer mixed reviews of ceasefire
While foreign observers largely praised the NCA signing, leaders from some ethnic groups that did not accede to the accord expressed their skepticism.
2015 Elections Contributor Lead Story News Opinion Peace Process
Ceasefire masks flawed peace process
The deal is far from being the nationwide ceasefire agreement the government has been trumpeting, says analyst Larry Jagan.
Conflict Lead Story News Peace Process Shan
Burma army resume attacks on Shan positions
Following a decision not to sign the NCA, the Shan State Army-South says government forces have reinforced troop strength in Kyethi and launched an assault.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
Ethnic armies end hopes for nationwide ceasefire
A two-year effort to arrive at a nationwide ceasefire has been ended by the government’s unwillingness to include all warring parties, say ethnic groups.
Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
President vows to include warring factions in talks
Ethnic armed groups previously frozen out of nationwide ceasefire talks will be offered an opportunity to get on board the peace process.
Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
‘No prospect for peace’ with Kokang, says Burma’s army chief
The issue of disarmament was high on the agenda, both with Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw and at an ethnic summit in northern Thailand.
Lead Story News Peace Process Shan
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.
Lead Story News Peace Process Shan
Burma govt tables liaison body proposal to SSA-N
The UPWC has suggested setting up a joint liaison body with the SSA-N to prevent further hostilities in Shan State in the wake of renewed clashes between the Shan armed group and government forces.
Humanitarian crisis hits displaced Shan villagers
Over 1,000 villagers face an escalating humanitarian crisis in northern Shan state, after being forced from their homes by fighting between government forces and ethnic minority rebels since late March, according to local sources
Two villagers hurt in army assault on Shan state
Two locals, including a toddler, were injured by an artillery shell after clashes broke out between government forces and the Shan State Army North earlier this week
Armed group, gov’t to build model village as fighting continues
The Shan State Progressive Party is set to partner with the Burmese government to build a model village for displaced families in northern Shan state, despite ongoing clashes
Armed Shan group holds talks with government
Delegations from the Shan State Progressive Party (Shan State Army-North) and the government’s Internal Peace Making Committee have met in northern Shan state’s Lashio for peace talks following several clashes between the groups
Burmese army clashes with armed Shan groups
The Shan State Army-South and Shan State Army-North engaged in brief clashes with the Burmese Army despite reaching union-level ceasefire agreements with the government
Shan rebels to hold union-level peace talks
The Shan State Army-North has agreed to hold union-level peace talks with the government to solidify an initial truce made in January
