KNU urges DKBA renegades to return to mother organisation
Saw Kyaw Thet and Saw San Aung’s renegade faction has frequently engaged in armed clashes against Burmese government forces in recent years.
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Ethnic issues Lead Story News Peace Process
Interview: ‘Inclusiveness is crucial in the peace process’
DVB speaks to Gen Saw Kyaw Thet, the chief-of-staff of a breakaway faction of the ceasefire DKBA, about the group’s stance on the peace process.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
DKBA renegades ambush Burmese patrol in Hlaingbwe
DKBA renegades detonated roadside explosives by remote control as the 118th Light Infantry Battalion was on patrol. The Karen rebels then ambushed them.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
Burma army reports 13 clashes with DKBA renegades
Ministry of Information reports that government forces clashed 13 times with renegade Democratic Karen Buddhist Army troops between 11 and 15 September.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
2,000 flee homes as former DKBA forces clash in Karen State
The renegades had earlier warned of an “all-out war” against the local BGF; tensions had reportedly been escalating since the renegades broke from the DKBA at the beginning of the year.
Conflict Karen Lead Story News
DKBA denies responsibility for deadly mortar attack
The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army has denied responsibility for a mortar explosion that killed three civilians and injured 10 in eastern Burma on Saturday.
Border flare-up sparks refugee turmoil
Latest eruption of fighting between Burmese troops and the DKBA comes after weeks of heavy-handed tactics against civilians
Nationalists and Naypyidaw at odds over protest against religion minister
A Buddhist nationalist organisation and local authorities in Naypyidaw are at loggerheads over a planned protest in the capital aimed at Burma’s minister for religious affairs and scheduled for tomorrow.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Election results 6
The Union Election Commission has released the sixth round of election results.
2015 Elections Lead Story News
‘Special police’ get ready for Burmese election
Some 40,000 new police officers – almost one per polling station – have been drafted in to provide security for election day.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Election 2015: Voter apathy causes concern
Apathetic locals are concerning youth activists, who have taken to the streets to encourage people to check voter lists and cast their ballots in November.
Ma-Ba-Tha take aim at halal businesses
Ma-Ba-Tha are continuing their campaign against Muslim business owners, forcing many Halal slaughterhouses to close amid organised raids and boycotts.
Education Lead Story News Politics Protest
12 Letpadan students released from prison
Some of those detained in the Letpadan protest crackdown are freed in Tharawaddy, as more student accounts of the violence emerge.
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Water woes strike Mandalay
The citizens of Mandalay are becoming increasingly concerned about a polluted water supply.
Communal Violence Lead Story News Religion Video
Myit Chae mob ransacks mosque after domestic servant’s dispute
A mosque, a home and a shop were vandalised as mob violence broke out again in central Burma on Saturday.
Analysis Contributor Lead Story Rohingya
The R-word, and its ramifications
A former UK ambassador says the name “Rohingya” was unknown to British colonial administrators, and that Western insistence on using the term is not helping the Bengali community’s cause.
President promises mediating role for Press Council
Burma’s Interim Press Council, a semi-independent oversight body established in 2012, met with President Thein Sein on Friday in Naypyidaw, where they agreed to a mandate granting the council mediation rights over disputes involving the media.
Burma prisoner amnesty – 13 Jan releases
Far-reaching political prisoner amnesty that saw Min Ko Naing and former PM Khin Nyunt among 651 released from Burma’s jails
Burma prisoner amnesty: 12 Oct releases
At least 184 political prisoners released today, including prominent comedians, activists and politicians
SSA-DKBA met in strategic summit
SSA and DKBA rebels held talks in bid to work together to go on renewed offensive against the Burmese army, look to new tactics
Elections News Politics Uncategorized
Rakhine MPs disqualified by ruling
Arakanese party representatives disqualified by UEC for attacking previous military junta and USDP in election campaigns last year
DKBA faction could commence guerilla war in ‘every township’
Renegade DKBA commander assertive as he tells DVB from the front line that faction is prepared for guerilla war across Burma if the Burmese army continues its ‘offensive’
Full extent of army reshuffle revealed
Memo reveals that upwards of 50 posts are to be filled at the top of the Burmese army as rumours of Than Shwe’s retirement are questioned
Roundtable: No change at the top
Oct 7, 2008 (DVB), In both the military and opposition groups in Burma, there have been few changes in leadership or policy and newer or younger members have been unable[…]
No change at the top
Oct 7, 2008 (DVB), In both the military and opposition groups in Burma, there have been few changes in leadership or policy and newer or younger members have been unable[…]
Jailed protestors transferred to more remote prisons
Sep 27, 2008 (DVB), Political prisoners who were jailed for their involvement in last year's Saffron Revolution have been transferred to prisons far away from their families in recent days.[…]
NLD chairperson in San Chaung arrested
Jan 11, 2008 (DVB), The chairman of the National League for Democracy in San Chaung township, Rangoon, was arrested by authorities while attending a court hearing on Wednesday. An eyewitness[…]
