Nov 28, 2008 (DVB), Shan people across Burma yesterday celebrated Shan New Year with events in Rangoon, the Shan state capital of Taunggyi, northern Shan state’s Muse, Keng Tung in the east and many other townships. The events marked the beginning of the year 2103 according to the Shan calendar. One of the organisers of …
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Manpang People’s Militia conscripting youths in Shan State
“Out of each three boys, they had to draw lots to determine which one would have to join the militia.”
The Effects of Landmines in Chinland, Shan State EAOs sign agreements with regime
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Zeyar Thaw included on list of 10 famous people who died in 2022; EAOs attend talks with regime
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Shan New Year Celebrations in Thailand
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Shanni organizations demand answers after youth leader detained by PDFs in Sagaing
Sai Se Laing (aka Sai Kyan Aung), manager of the southern branch of the Shanni Literature and Culture Association and vice-chairman of the Shanni Youth Network, was detained by PDF operatives in Sagaing on Jun. 19, the Shanni Youth Network has claimed. The young man was captured by 20 PDF members while visiting a Buddhist …