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RCSS/SSA pledges support for nationwide ceasefire
The agreement comes as reports of villagers fleeing the RCSS/SSA’s new round of recruitments emerge.
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300 Namtu villagers flee as RCSS, TNLA resume fighting
The 324 villagers are now being sheltered at a Buddhist monastery in Man San village near Namtu town.
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In Pictures: Shan National Day draws a crowd to RCSS’s border headquarters
During the 71st Shan State National Day commemoration at the headquarters of the Restoration Council of Shan State’s Loi Tai Leng headquarters, European ambassadors and UN representatives rubbed shoulders with ethnic armed group leaders.
Burmese peace talks ‘deadlocked’ over terminology, says UNFC
Ethnic bloc says “Nation of a Federal Democratic Union”; Tatmadaw insists on “Nation of Democratic and Federal Union”.
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Villagers walk free after 2 months in TNLA captivity
Aik Non and Aik Ki were abducted by the TNLA in March for alleged connections to rival ethnic armed group RCSS/SSA.
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Hang-up on host city for Shan dialogue prompts concerns
The views of Shan people will not be adequately represented at the upcoming 21st Century Panglong Conference unless a national-level political dialogue is convened ahead of the summit, according to the Restoration Council of Shan State.
Shan army accused of forced recruitment
The Shan State Army-South has recently been engaged in clashes against the Ta’ang National Liberation Army.
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Shan army accuses govt of violating NCA
The Shan State Army-South accuses the Burmese army of arbitrarily detaining civilians during clashes in central Shan State’s Mong Kung Township.
Conflict Drugs Lead Story News Shan
Shans claim Burma army attacked drug rehab centre
According to the SSA-S, the Burmese army provoked a firefight when it raided what the Shan militia claims was a drug rehabilitation camp in Tonlaung.
Conflict Human Rights Lead Story News Shan
Ta’ang NGOs accuse Shan army of human rights abuses
Groups say RCSS/SSA maintains a campaign of closing schools, detaining civilians and monks, recruiting soldiers, and looting households in Ta’ang areas.
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Shan, Ta’ang friendships strained over ethnic conflict
Kyaukme has been for many years a peaceful town, its ethnic Shan and Ta’ang residents co-existing in relative harmony. But armed conflict is threatening to tear the communities apart.
Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process Politics
RCSS to join peace accord
The Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) has announced its intention to sign a nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) with the Burmese government.
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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.
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Shan rebels sit for ceasefire talks with UPWC
A Shan spokesman said the objective was to work out an MoU, because the proposed ceasefire agreement is unlikely to be signed by 12 February.
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No significant progress at Shan ceasefire talks
Both the Shan State Army’s North and South have held separate meetings with the Burmese government aimed at moving the peace process ahead.
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Yawd Serk bows out urging peace, compromise
The retirement of Lt. General Yawd Serk adds some uncertainty to the path towards nationwide peace, as a draft multi-lateral peace agreement garners support among most of Burma’s armed ethnic groups.
Officials reach out to refugees following fighting in Shan state
State officials and political parties in northern Shan state are trying to convince residents to return to their villages after thousands of locals fled after fighting erupted between Shan rebels and the military
