Amnesty International (AI) today released a report accusing the Burma Army of committing war crimes by laying landmines across Karenni State. The findings were published following an investigation conducted in the war torn region. The Karenni Human Rights Group (KnHRG) told the international rights group that it believed at least 20 civilians had been killed …
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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 …
Karenni State bucks trend as young learners return to 200 self-funded schools
Before the junta roundly failed in its latest attempt to entice Burma’s children back to school last week, Karenni State had already decided to take matters into its own hands by opening 200 self-funded federal schools. The schools, which cater predominantly to learners in IDP camps, are operating largely on internal funding and donations from …
Journalist is victim of attempted kidnapping, assault in Karenni State
An attempted kidnapping and attack on a Karenni State journalist has left her hospitalised in Loikaw.
Drought reaches Karenni State for first time in memory
Residents of the capital Loikaw say that many are without water for the first time, as wells run dry in an area not usually prone to drought.
Karenni State Day held amid controversy
The 63rd Karenni State Day celebrations are underway, though conflicting opinions of the occasion remain.