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IED fells tree in Hpa-an; no one injured
Police are looking for whoever planted an improvised explosive device that felled a banyan tree in an industrial zone in the Karen State capital.
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Land rights proponent shot dead in Hpa-an
A leading land rights proponent and NLD leader in Hpa-an was shot dead by unknown assailants outside his home in the early hours of Thursday morning.
10 Hpa-an land claim protestors sentenced
The ten were part of more than 100 local villagers who attended a rally in Hpa-an on 25 August calling for the return of lands they allege were seized from them by the military government in 1986.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
Bus passengers injured in Hpa-an ambush
Two civilians were injured on Sunday when a passenger bus was hit by shrapnel from an explosive device in Myaing Gyi Ngu Village near the Karen State capital of Hpa-an.
Hpa-an farmers march for return of seized lands
More than a hundred farmers from nine villages in Hpa-an Township, Karen State, staged a rally on Monday demanding the return of lands they say were seized by the military many years ago.
Hpa-an cement factory – KNU pledge to let locals decide
After meeting with locals in Karen State capital Hpa-an on Monday, Karen National Union Vice-chairperson Zipporah Sein pledged that the construction of a cement factory proposed by Myanmar Jidong Cement[…]
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Chinese firm claims Hpa-an locals support cement factory project
Myanmar Jidong Cement Company has countered claims that local communities in Karen State capital Hpa-an are opposed to their building a factory in the area, saying it has the support of the people and that the project will go ahead, pending approval.
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‘Majority’ oppose cement factory in Hpa-an
Plans for a cement factory in Burma’s southeastern Karen State met with stark opposition from local communities on Monday.
Conflict Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Hpa-an peace talks postponed until March
Armed groups say they need more time to prepare for talks whilst assuring commitment to achieving “genuine nationwide ceasefire”. (PHOTO: Reuters)
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics
Hpa-an peace talks postponed until February
A conference between Burma’s ethnic armed groups and government peace-making negotiators has been postponed until February, according to a member of the Nationwide Ceasefire Coordination Team (NCCT).
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
KNU shelve Hpa-an talks till next year
The next meeting of Burma’s ethnic armed groups will likely take place at Lay Wah, the headquarters of the KNU, around the third week of December, while ceasefire talks with the Burmese government look unlikely to be staged until January.
Three KNU/KNLA-Peace Union members killed during shooting in Hpa-an
Three Karen National Union/Karen National Liberation Army-Peace Council members were killed after one of the group’s members turned his gun on two comrades before killing himself
Energy Environment Lead Story News
Debate over coal-fired power plant in Karen State heats up
Locals and civil society organisations in Karen State are pushing back against plans for a coal-fired power plant in Hpa-an Township, where the project still has the blessing of the state’s leading official.
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UN envoy discusses refugee repatriation issues in Karen State
Karen CSOs highlight human rights issues and other matters relating to the repatriation of refugees in meeting with Yanghee Lee.
Karen chapter of Ma Ba Tha defies order to change name
The statement comes after a 23 May order by the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee for the group to cease using the Ma Ba Tha name and banner.
Some NLD lawmakers proving to be ‘seeds that didn’t sprout,’ says Win Htein
Party official Win Htein acknowledges that despite efforts to select the best individuals to stand as candidates in the 2015 election, some have turned out to be “seeds that didn’t sprout” since taking their seats in Parliament.
Nearly $6m budgeted for landmine initiatives in 2017
The UN children’s agency (UNICEF) and Burma’s government reiterated their goal of spending $5.9 million this year on landmine risk education, victims’ assistance, capacity-building and other related projects as a ceremony was held yesterday to mark International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
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Police detain suspected mastermind of Ko Ni assassination
Police in the eastern Burmese border town of Myawaddy have said that a man named Myint Swe is in custody.
Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News
KNU warned over unauthorised medical team
A liaison officer for the Karen National Union denied that the armed group had sent the team, which provided free eye treatment to 73 local people.
Karen Lead Story News Travel & Tourism
Post-conflict tourism model moves ahead in Karen State
Domestic tourists flock to the area for religious pilgrimages, but foreign visitors may enjoy trekking in the misty mountains and viewing the natural beauty.
Burma Army leaves wounded veterans to languish in poverty
An untold number of disabled veterans live in army-built communities, struggling to support their families on government allowances.
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Karen IDPs ‘not safe to go home yet’ due to landmines
“We are currently clearing the area of landmines, but it is a challenge as they are scattered everywhere,” said BGF officer Naing Maung Zaw.
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Burma army reports 13 clashes with DKBA renegades
Ministry of Information reports that government forces clashed 13 times with renegade Democratic Karen Buddhist Army troops between 11 and 15 September.
Burmese govt launches aid effort for IDPs in Karen State
Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement says it has delivered humanitarian relief for over 3,800 villagers displaced by recent hostilities.
3 Burmese towns in Top 10 fastest growing destinations: Agoda
The Singapore-based hotel and flight booking agent has announced a list of its top ten Asian destinations that are seeing the fastest growth in visitors from Europe.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
2,000 flee homes as former DKBA forces clash in Karen State
The renegades had earlier warned of an “all-out war” against the local BGF; tensions had reportedly been escalating since the renegades broke from the DKBA at the beginning of the year.
Lead Story News Travel & Tourism
Overland borders to Burma open to e-visa travellers
News of the new routes is sure to well received by intrepid travellers, who no longer have to queue up at a Burmese embassy for consecutive days to get a stamp to enter the country.
Karen State govt hosts landmine workshop
A workshop on the dangers of landmines is being held in the Karen State capital Hpa-an for the first time under arrangement by the regional government.
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Australia to provide an extra $9 million in aid
Australia’s ambassador to Burma said that the focus of the funding “is to improve the conditions for the voluntary return of refugees”.
Man nabbed for illegal border crossing
A man from Arakan State who has been imprisoned in Thailand and China for illegal entry faces similar charges in Burma after crossing the border at Muse in Shan State.
