The KIO Dilemma
By Joe Kumbun / Mizzima | July 3, 2017 The civil war which continues to rage in Kachin State has been going on for six years. The conflict started on 9 June2011, and since then a ceasefire has not [...]
Unwavering Support for Myanmar’s Refugees and IDPs Still Needed
Progressive Voice | June 29, 2017 This year’s World Refugee Day – 20 June 2017 – brought into focus the pressing and at times tragic issues facing refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Myanmar[1]. With the peace process [...]
‘The Government Really Needs to Encourage the Youth More’: Saw Htoo Htoo Stin, President of the Karen Student Network Group
Burma Link | June 29, 2017 As the President of the Karen Student Network Group (KSNG), Saw Htoo Htoo Stin has an important role in shaping the future of the youth of Karen State. He and the KSNG organization [...]
‘They [Youth] Are Necessary to Reframe the Country’s Future’: Saw Bless, Karen Youth Organisation
Burma Link | June 27, 2017 Saw Bless grew up a multi-ethnic village in Taungoo, Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 2. Things started changing for young Saw Bless after he started going to school ran by the Karen Education Department [...]
“Not Safe for the Refugees to Return”: Karen Students Release Their Position on Repatriation
Burma Link | June 22, 2017 Marking the World Refugee Day on June 20, 2017, the Karen Student Network Group (KSNG) released their position on refugee return to Burma in a press conference organised in Mae Sot on the [...]
Karen Refugee Advocates Flag Lack of Planning on Repatriation
Libby Hogan / Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) | June 20, 2017 The concerns of ethnic Karen refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) were raised on Tuesday, World Refugee Day, over the lack of a clear plan for the [...]
Position of Karen Student Network Group on Repatriation June 20, 2017
Karen Student Network Group (KSNG) | June 20, 2017 INTRODUCTION From 26-28 September 2016, Karen Student Network Group (KSNG) organized a consultation on refugee return during its 21st General Annual Meeting held in Mae La Oo refugee camp. This [...]
‘We Would Like to Ask on Behalf of Refugee Youth to Recognise Refugee Camp [Education]’: Saw Say Moo, Karen Student Network Group (KSNG)
Burma Link | June 20, 2017 Saw Say Moo is a 27-year-old ethnic Karen refugee from Mu Traw district, Karen state. Ever since he was born, Say Moo has had a challenging life. With his two siblings and his parents, [...]
‘Educated Persons Need to Lead the Struggle [for Peace]’: Naw Wah, Karen Village Chief
Burma Link | June 15, 2017 Naw Wah is committed to improving the lives of a great number of people. First, she has the residents of Karen State’s T’wal Thaw village, of which she is the village chief. Then [...]
Zipporah Sein Questions KNU’s Commitment to Accord
By Naw Doreen / Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) | June 9, 2017 A rival faction of the Karen National Union (KNU) has expressed skepticism over the Karen leadership’s agreement to a so-called “Union Accord” at the second session [...]