Burma Link | March 27, 2018 This story is an update to the first part of Daw Nan's story, published as part of Burma Link’s “Protracted Displacement” longitudinal interview series. Daw Nan is a remarkably resilient and determined woman, who [...]
Legal Aid Network (LAN) | March 21, 2018 Today, U Htin Kyaw has already resigned from the position of the State President. It needs to be analysed in connection with the effort, exerted by a part of Australian legal [...]
Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR) / Karen Women’s Organization (KWO) / Ta’ang Women’s Organization (TWO) / Vimutti Women Organization (VWO) | March 24, 2018 After enduring silence, violence, and impunity for decades, now is the time for women survivors [...]
Burma Link | March 26, 2018 Daw Nan is a 60-year-old Karen woman who has led a remarkable life. Daw Nan spent much of her childhood in jungle hideouts, unable to go to school or learn how to read [...]
Netork Media Group / BNI Online | March 22, 2018 The Lahu Democratic Union (LDU) will strive until the Lahu Self-Administered Zone is established, according to the general secretary Col. Solomon. “Our main future plan is nationalism. We will [...]
Mizzima | March 23, 2018U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel congratulated three recipients of the annual U.S. Embassy Women of Change Award yesterday. This award recognizes women whose work advances the rights of all people in Myanmar and demonstrates [...]
By Nan Wai Phyo Zar / Karen Information Center / BNI Online | March 22, 2018 Over ten households have recently arrived in Myaing Gyi Ngu Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp in the Karen State, where more than 5,000 [...]
Than Lwin Times / BNI Online | March 22, 2018 The Mon State Chief Minister Dr. Aye Zan said a lot of courage needs in order to face the difficulties on the road to peace. He was speaking at [...]
By Hom Hurng / Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN) / BNI Online | March 21, 2018 Over 200 local residents are taking shelter in Aung Mingalar Monastery in Kyaukme in northern Shan State due to the fighting between [...]
By Andrew D. Kaspar / Democratic Voice Burma (DVB) | March 20, 2018 Joining a rising chorus of voices objecting to the encroachment of Burma Army troops into territory in Karen State, hundreds of villagers in the state’s Hpapun [...]