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Women’s group appoints new leaders, plans move to Burma
“We will soon be discussing procedures to relocate our office [to Burma] where we can continue our mission and operations,” said Naw Hser Hser.
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Ethnic issues Lead Story News Women's Issues
After 20 years, BWU still committed to women’s struggle
Burmese Women’s Union restate determination to support women as they mark 20 years of positive action.
Armed Karenni group ready to hold more talks with gov’t
The Karenni National Progressive Party’s Vice President Abel Tweed said holding additional rounds of talks with the government is necessary after agreeing to an initial ceasefire in March and a union-level deal in June
Arakan Human Rights Lead Story News Rohingya
Local CSOs pressure govt to cooperate on UN fact-finding mission
Nearly 60 Burma-based civil society organisations call on the government to fully cooperate with a UN fact-finding mission tasked with looking into allegations of grave human rights violations in Arakan State and elsewhere in the country.
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Ethnic communities protest dams risking lives, cultures and environments
Ethnic communities across Burma are raising their voices to strongly oppose plans by the Burma government and the global hydropower industry to build large dams that threaten to destroy their lives and livelihoods.
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.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
17 ethnic delegations meet in Maijayang to plan for 21CPC
A Karenni leader stressed that delegates would aim to reach mutual agreements on behalf of all ethnic armed groups that are working towards a federal system.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Politics
‘We are tired of being poor’, Kayaw villagers hope election brings change
Htay Kho, a remote village tucked away between the valleys of this ragged strip of eastern Burma, was for decades off-limits as armed rebels fought the military before a recent[…]
Mawchi mudslide: death toll rises, rains continue
The Karenni State government has ordered the suspension of all mining operations in Mawchi, following a deadly mudslide that claimed the lives of 28 locals.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
International and domestic observers offer mixed reviews of ceasefire
While foreign observers largely praised the NCA signing, leaders from some ethnic groups that did not accede to the accord expressed their skepticism.
Interview Lead Story News Women's Issues
Systematic sex crimes: Burma army still uses rape as tool of war
Returning from a global summit on sexual violence in London, Susanna Hla Hla Soe of the Karen Women’s Empowerment Group says nearly everyone is missing the point.
Maternal health boosted by community health programme
New report indicates improvements made in maternal health in eastern Burma as a result of community health programme
