Consequences of Eastern Shan State Gold Mining ‘Getting Worse Everyday’
Villagers in Tachileik District, eastern Shan State have had to relocate their homes as a result of negative environmental impact of gold mining on the area.
Some residents in Na Hai Long village, in Tar Lay sub-township, have said that …
GOVERNMENT AND EAOS RELATION: Restarting peace process with four-point agreement agenda
On the heels of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement-Signatory-Ethnic Armed Organizations (NCA-S-EAO) three-day meeting that ended on October 12, the Peace Commission (PC), under the government National Peace and Reconciliation Center (NRPC), flew to Chiang Mai, Thailand to meet the Karenni …
Shan State Human Rights Activists Say They Are Being Threatened Over Facebook
Human rights activists in northern Shan State have reported receiving threats over social media in recent days regarding their work.
The recent pattern of intimidating messages has coincided with the assassination of the highly respected and socially conscious abbot at …
The Evolution of Chinese and Asian Faces in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES – One of the first stops for a tourist in Los Angeles is the TCL Chinese Theatre next to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Originally called Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, it opened in 1927 and is a remnant of …
Lawsuit by Relatives of 9/11 Victims Shakes Loose Name of Saudi ‘Mystery Man’
WASHINGTON – Relatives of the victims of the 9/11 attacks who are suing Saudi Arabia for compensation obtained a coveted piece of information last week that they hope will strengthen their case.
The FBI disclosed the name of a Saudi …
Bangladesh Takes Steps to Control Movements of Rohingya
Bangladesh is taking tough measures to contain an increase in violence in Rohingya refugee camps after the crisis over the mass exodus of the persecuted group from Myanmar entered its third year.
Describing the violence in the Cox’s Bazar refugee …
Highway to Northern Shan State Closed Following Northern Alliance Strike
The national highway to northern Shan State has been cut off following attacks by members of the Northern Alliance of ethnic armed groups on strategic locations in Nawng Khio Township.
Joint forces belonging to the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), …
Thousands of IDPs Seek Refuge in Shan State Monasteries
More than 2,000 people have sought refuge in northern Shan State monasteries because of ongoing fighting, according to local sources.
Joint forces belonging to the Arakan Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army have been …
Myanmar Filmmaker Gets One Year Sentence for Criticizing Military
A Myanmar court sentenced prominent filmmaker Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi to one year in prison for defaming the military on Thursday, drawing swift condemnation from Human Rights Watch.
The New York-based NGO’s Deputy Asia Director, Phil Robertson, said in …