Friday, January 27, 2017

Kachin people prepare for second session of 21st Century Panglong Conference


The Kachin Political Cooperation Committee (KPCC) held a two-day national-level political dialogue for ethnic groups in the Kachin State’s capital Myitkyina to prepare for the second session of the Union Peace Conference (21st Century Panglong Conference).

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Detained Kachin pastors transferred to Muse Police Station



Two pastors from the Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC) have been transferred to Muse Myoma Police Station after they were forcibly detained by the Burma Army in Mong Ko, northern Shan State and they have been allowed to meet with their families and officials from the KBC.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Skirmishes break out between Burma Army and KIA in two areas


Skirmishes broke out between the Burma Army and the Kachin Independence Army in two areas yesterday morning (24 January).

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

PJS to restart opium eradication this year


Kachin anti-narcotic group, Pat Jasan (PJS), will restart its opium eradication program this year in the Kachin State before the opium season is over.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Burma army transports large supply to Putao

Burmese military trucks move to Sumprabum and Putao

More than 80 Burmese military trucks loaded with a large supply of rations and unknown items departed this morning from Myitkyina to Putao, the northernmost part of Kachin State.