International community condemns Kachin airstrikes
The UN Secretary-General and US government have urged the Burma army to stop air raids against ethnic rebels in Kachin state, and seek a fair and lasting solution to the conflict
Army admits aerial assault on Kachin rebels
The Burmese army has claimed responsibility for several targeted air strikes in northern Burma, less than a day after the government denied using jet fighters and attack helicopters against Kachin rebels
“Elements are ripe for radicalisation” – Surin Pitsuwan
The Secretary-General of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations warned that the conflict in eastern Burma could destabilise the region if it isn’t handled correctly.
Ethnic strife in Burma ignored, warn US refugees
Exiled Burmese deliver petition to Ambassador Derek Mitchell demanding action on abuse of ethnic minorities in border regions
Top court drops Kachin abductee case
Supreme Court in Burma won't hear case into Kachin woman believed to have been abducted last year by Burmese troops
Kachin crisis ‘inconsistent’ with reform: US
US special envoy to Burma speaks of concern about the tens of thousands of civilians displaced by fighting in Kachin state
Karen armies ‘agree unity deal’
Karen National Union and Democratic Karen Buddhist Army say they will join forces during negotiations with Burma's government
Political nudging as Kachin talks end
Three days of talks on Chinese soil end with both sides agreeing to pursue further negotiations as fighting continues in northern state
Govt ‘accepts’ Kachin army demands
Contention remains on status of Burmese outposts but both sides agree to release hostages and hold talks on Kachin autonomy
Karenni army inks ceasefire deal
Karenni National Progressive Party becomes latest group to agree truce as energy minister vows to break ground with Kachin
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