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.
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Lead Story Natural Disasters News
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.
Constitution Ethnic issues Karenni Lead Story News
Karenni State Day held amid controversy
The 63rd Karenni State Day celebrations are underway, though conflicting opinions of the occasion remain.
Karenni State villagers ask Min Aung Hlaing to let them farm
Local villagers in Karenni State’s Hpruso Township sent a letter to Burma’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing for permission to farm on land that was allegedly seized from them by the Burmese Army in 1993.
Lead miners risk health in Karenni state
The Mawchi mine in Karenni state was once the world’s most important source of tungsten, but locals there have now moved towards lead mining. The job is dangerous, however, as[…]
Karenni Lead Story Natural Disasters News
Landslide devastates Karenni refugee camp: 1 dead, 1 missing
A landslide induced by continuous heavy rains has killed at least one man at a Karenni refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand.
Ethnic issues Karenni Lead Story News
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.
Karenni Lead Story Military News
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.”
Karenni NGO calls for withdrawal of govt forces, highlights refugee concerns
KCSN calls for a withdrawal of government forces; the cessation of mega-development projects; and adequate humanitarian assistance for Karenni refugees.
Pair charged over botched kidnapping attempt of Karenni journalist
Police have filed charges against two men accused of the attempted kidnap of a Karenni State journalist.
Constitution Lead Story News Politics
Ethnic states can write own constitutions: State Counsellor’s Office
UPDJC agrees in principle to allow administrative regions and states a federal right to adopt their own constitutions, but only on the basis that they do not seek to break away from Burma.
Karenni Lead Story Natural resources News
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.
Karenni farmers say they cannot afford $4 annual tax
Locals in Demoso say the KNPP imposes an annual tax of about 5,000 kyat per household, and that they were given a 10 October deadline to pay up.
Ta’ang call for own state ahead of Panglong talks
Ta’ang community leaders argue that the Ta’ang need their own state if they are to enjoy equal status in a future federal Burma.
President’s Office bars Karenni peace conference
Regional Karenni authorities have blocked an attempt by community stakeholders to hold a peace-building forum, according to local sources.
Karenni Lead Story Natural Disasters Natural resources News
10 dead as mudslides hit Karenni mining town
According to local sources in Mawchi, several homes were also destroyed in the devastation, leaving locals without food, shelter or clothing.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Local Karenni parties ready to face NLD, USDP
As campaigning begins, local parties are preparing to face-off against the big guns of the NLD and USDP at this year’s general election in Karenni State.
Karenni Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi addresses Karenni crowds
“When you are in Karenni State, it is impossible to forget the fact that we live in a union,” said Suu Kyi, referring to the region’s multi-ethnic make-up.
Environment Karenni Land Lead Story Logging Natural resources News
Karenni party bans hardwood logging
The Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) announced a total ban on new logging of teak and other hardwoods in Karenni State, and has outlawed all logging businesses in the territory.
Pair arrested for breaking out prisoner in Shan State
Police in Shan State say they have apprehended two of the men responsible for freeing a man from a prison truck in Taunggyi.
Armed men break out prisoner in Shan State
A man standing trial on drug charges has escaped from a jail truck in Shan State, after a group of armed men stopped the truck on its way to the prison.
Karenni Army follows orders to exit Loikaw
Karenni Army troops have left the Karenni State capital after causing a stir by entering the town in defiance of a government ban.
Karenni Lead Story News Peace Process
Armed Karenni troops cause stir in Loikaw
Armed soldiers were amongst a delegation from the KNPP that arrived in Loikaw on Thursday for talks with Burmese military representatives
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.
Conflict Karenni Lead Story Military News
Tatmadaw expanding presence, says Karenni NGO
Military has been “reinforcing its troops, expanding outposts, storing supplies and ammunition, and confiscating and staking off land for the army”: KCSN
Karenni youth bus crashes near Naypyidaw, 1 killed, 20 injured
A bus carrying members of the Union Karenni State Youth crashed en route to Naypyidaw, leaving one passenger dead and more than 20 injured.
Culture Karenni Lead Story News
Karenni language, alphabet to be taught in schools
The Karenni alphabet – kyal poe gyi or kayah li – was created in 1962, and has only ever been widely taught at refugee camps in Thailand. It appears to be modelled, linguists say, on Thai and Burmese scripts.
Protesting Karenni farmers threatened by army commander
Karenni farmers, who sent a letter to Commander-in-chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing asking him to intervene in a local land dispute, say they have now been threatened by local military commanders.
Rice wine remains perfect tonic for Karenni farmers
As brands of Burmese alcohol compete with recently approved foreign liquor imports, Karenni villagers are fighting to retain local brewing customs.
Karenni Lead Story News Peace Process
Karenni leader urges caution on final day of ceasefire talks
Abel Tweed, who is chairing the last day of ceasefire talks in Laiza, said on Monday that the ethnic alliance was “hoping for the best, but would also prepare for the worst”.
