FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM More Burmese workers expected to travel illegally as passport offices remain shut The Myanmar Overseas Employment Agencies Federation suggested that more undocumented Burmese nationals would illegally enter neighboring countries, especially Thailand, due to the closure of passport offices. “We have all heard the news that migrant workers who illegally entered Thailand …
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KNPP denies involvement in Karenni State Day attack in Loikaw
One person was killed and eight others, including children, were injured during an attack at the 71st anniversary of Karenni State Day in Loikaw on Jan. 15. “Seven children and two female police officers were injured. One civilian was killed instantly,” a Loikaw resident said. Regime media accused the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) and …
Karenni State Government questions state-level authority of emerging People's Administrations
The Karenni State Government, an interim government formed by the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) and its allies, yesterday issued a statement objecting to announcements concerning the formation of People’s Administrations by both the Home Affairs and Immigration Department of the National Unity Government (NUG) and the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH). The National Unity …
Jailed for protesting KNPP deaths, Karenni youths walk free
Five Karenni men were released from Loikaw Prison on Wednesday after serving 20-day sentences for violating Burma’s Peaceful Assembly Law, and the day prior three other men who were arrested for holding a subsequent solidarity protest were informed that the prosecution would be dropping their case.
Ethnic bloc calls for investigation into killing of Karenni soldiers
“The Burmese army handed over the ashes of the soldiers to the KNPP on 21 December 2017.”
Australian firm expects Karenni mining permit approved soon
Eumeralla and its local partner Myanmar Energy Resources Group are seeking to explore a 400km-square area in Karenni State.