KIO tightens grip on former NDA-K stronghold Pangwa

KIA SNIPER TAKES POSITION AROUND LAIZA HEADQUARTERS IN EASTERN KACHIN STATE.

KIA SNIPER TAKES POSITION AROUND LAIZA HEADQUARTERS IN EASTERN KACHIN STATE.

April 30 - Reports from eastern Kachin state indicate that forces loyal to the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) have strengthened their hold on Pangwa, a government controlled town located on the Kachin side of the Sino-Burma border.  For many years Pangwa served as the headquarters of the ceasefire group the National Democratic Army-Kachin (NDA-K).

Burma army shelling kills 2 kids in Kachin state

According to officials with the Kachin Independence Organization, mortar shells fired today by Burma's armed forces killed two children and injured two adults during fighting in central Kachin state.

Chinese timber tycoons supply rations to Burma troops

A RECENT PHOTO OF CHINESE LOG-TRUCKS AT NONGDAO CAMP NEAR BORDER.

A RECENT PHOTO OF CHINESE LOG-TRUCKS AT NONGDAO CAMP NEAR BORDER.

Chinese timber merchants are supplying essential rations to Burma army troops engaged in combat operations in Kachin state against the Kachin Independence Army, according to sources on the frontline.

Morning explosion in Myitkyina injures two

 MYITKYINA, Burma — Two people were injured following a 7:30 AM explosion Wednesday morning in Myitkyina, the capital of Burma’s northern Kachin state, according to local residents.

Martyred KIO founders honored with memorial

THE MARTYRED FOUNDER AND LEADER OF THE KACHIN INDEPENDENCE ORGANIZATION (KIO) GENERAL ZAU SENG IS HONORED DURING A APRIL 24,2O12 CEREMONY HELD AT A FORMER KIO BASE AT HTAM NGAWP BUM MOUNTAIN IN THAILAND.

THE MARTYRED FOUNDER AND LEADER OF THE KACHIN INDEPENDENCE ORGANIZATION (KIO) GENERAL ZAU SENG IS HONORED DURING A APRIL 24,2O12 CEREMONY HELD AT A FORMER KIO BASE AT HTAM NGAWP BUM MOUNTAIN IN THAILAND.

THE MARTYRED FOUNDER AND LEADER OF THE KACHIN INDEPENDENCE ORGANIZATION (KIO) GENERAL ZAU SENG IS HONORED DURING A APRIL 24,2O12 CEREMONY HELD AT A FORMER KIO BASE AT HTAM NGAWP BUM MOUNTAIN IN THAILAND.

The assassinated founders of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) were honored yesterday at a ceremony in northern Thailand with the unveiling of a memorial pillar.

Burma army troops assault Kachin village headman

BURMESE TROOPS WHO ARE SECURING MYITKYINA, THE CAPITAL OF KACHIN STATE.

Relatives for Ura Naw Lawn, a village headman in central Kachin state's Myitkyina township, say he was severely beaten last Thursday April 19 by a group of Burma army soldiers.

Explosion kills officer at Burma's Muse checkpoint

 A Burmese immigration officer died Friday following an early morning explosion at a gate located on the edge of Muse's 105-Mile special trade zone in Shan state.

KIA says deserters were from village defense group

Brig-Gen Sumlut Gun Maw, Vice Chief of Staff of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has disputed government claims that 42 KIA soldiers recently deserted to the Burma army.

Myitsone dam prayer service leads to police summons

BAPTIST FOLLOWERS IN TANG HPRE HELD EASTER SUNDAY AT CROSS IN IRRAWADDY MYITSONE DAM SITE,27 MILES NORTH OF MYITKYINA.

BAPTIST FOLLOWERS IN TANG HPRE HELD EASTER SUNDAY AT CROSS IN IRRAWADDY MYITSONE DAM SITE,27 MILES NORTH OF MYITKYINA.

BAPTIST FOLLOWERS IN TANG HPRE HELD EASTER SUNDAY AT CROSS IN IRRAWADDY MYITSONE DAM SITE,27 MILES NORTH OF MYITKYINA.

A Kachin Baptist pastor's Easter prayer service at an historic cross at Myitsone dam site resulted in police demanding that he appear for questioning, according to sources close to the incident.

Blast during Myitkyina Water Festival

BUDDHISTS HELD WATER FESTIVAL IN MYITKYINA.

The sound of a loud explosion rocked the Burma’s northern Kachin state capital of Myitkyina on Saturday evening.  The blast occurred at about 9 pm while party goers were enjoying concerts as part of Burmese Water Festival known as Thingyan.

Local aid group pleased with UN visit to Mai Ja Yang

PHOTO: UN STAFF DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THE SENG MAI PA CAMP NEAR MAI JA YANG ON MARCH 28,2O12.(CREDIT WPN)

MAI JA YANG, Burma — The staff from Wunpawng Ninghtoi (WPN) a local Kachin aid group that provides relief and medical supplies for refugees living in the Mai Ja Yang area is very pleased by the results of a recent UN aid convoy to eastern Kachin state.

KIO closes Loije trade route after Burma army shelling

LOIJE, Burma — A large section of the heavily traveled Loije to Bhamo (Manmaw) road which connects southern Kachin state to China was effectively closed on Thursday by the Kachin Independence Organization
(KIO), Burma's second largest armed resistance group.

Burma army buildup near Laiza suggests push for KIO capital

KIO HEADQUARTERS LAIZA IN EASTERN KACHIN STATE OF NORTHERN BURMA.

LAIZA, Burma — Officials with the armed-wing of the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) say Burma government forces are massing in preparation for what appears to be an upcoming assault on Laiza, the KIO's de facto capital.

Leaked document says CPI “planning to restart” Myitsone dam project

LEAKED DOCUMENT OF CHINESE BORDER OFFICE SAYS CPI IS PLANING TO RESTART MYITSONE DAM.

LEAKED DOCUMENT OF CHINESE BORDER OFFICE SAYS CPI IS PLANING TO RESTART MYITSONE DAM.

LEAKED DOCUMENT OF CHINESE BORDER OFFICE SAYS CPI IS PLANING TO RESTART MYITSONE DAM.

LEAKED DOCUMENT OF CHINESE BORDER OFFICE SAYS CPI IS PLANING TO RESTART MYITSONE DAM.

LEAKED DOCUMENT OF CHINESE BORDER OFFICE SAYS CPI IS PLANING TO RESTART MYITSONE DAM.

MYITKYINA, Burma — Environmental activists concerned that the controversial Myitsone dam project was never in fact halted say that a recently leaked document proves that construction is indeed moving ahead as previously planned.