FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM At least four killed in landmine explosion in Karenni State A car carrying six civilians on Zayathpyu Road struck a landmine, killing four and injuring two in Loikaw Township, Karenni State on Feb. 6. “The car was traveling from Loikaw. I think they were migrating somewhere to work in Mawchi. They …
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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 …
Burmese military mining civilian areas of Karenni State: Amnesty International
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 …
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.