Civilians continue to flee their homes in Northern Shan State following the start of major military operations against Kachin Independence Army over the past week. Displaced civilians are in dire need of humanitarian assistance from inside Burma and outside World as they have been subject to investigation, rape, torture, extra-judicial execution and destruction of homes and […]
Construction of Malizup Dam suspended
In a letter addressed to Burmese parliament, Burmese government’s President U Thein Sein said “Construction of Myitsone Dam will be suspended in the time of our government”. Kachins living inside and outside Burma welcomed suspension of Malizup Dam but cautious about Burmese government’s decision as it is launching major attacks against KIA.
Burmese Army base in Lashio was attacked by KIA
KIA’s 4th Brigade soldiers attacked Burmese Army’s Lashio-based 507th Light Infantry Regiment at quarter 5 in Lashio on Sept 29, 2011. In another incident, KIA’s 4th Brigade soldiers attacked 3 Burmese government’s four-wheel-drive cars traveling between Namsu and Nawgu in Munggu township on Sept 29 at 1:30 PM. One Burmese soldier was killed and two […]
Sept 29, 2011's Skirmishes across KIA's 5th Brigade areas
7:40 AM: KIA soldiers of 5th Brigade fought Burmese Army’s 318th LIR at Sama Wang. One Burmese Captain and one Sergeant were killed in this battle. 7:45 AM: KIA’s 5th Brigade soldiers and Burmese Army’s 37th LIB and 438th LIB soldiers fought at Namhpa Hka, Aung Ja village. At least 24 Burmese soldiers were reported […]
KIA, Dapba (4) Ginra, Majan shiga ni (September 29/30, 2011 ya)
September 29, 2011 ya shana hta, KIA dapba (4) ginra, Lashio muklum, lawk (5) kaw dung ai Myen asuya hpyendap LIR (507) hpe KIA dapba (4) hpyen hpung ni sa gap ai lam na chye lu ai. Lahkawng maga na hkala nba shiga hpe matut sagawn nga ai. 1:30 PM:- KIA dapba (4) ginra, Munggu […]
KIA, Dapba (5) Majan shiga ni (September 30, 2011 ya)
7: 40 AM:- KIA dapba (5) ginra, Sama wang shara hta KIA dapnawng hte Myen asuya hpyendap LIR (318) ni gasat hkat ai lam chye lu ai. Dai majan hta Myen asuya hpyendap kaw na Du-tau langai hte Gyi langai hkrat sum ai lam chye lu ai. Lahkawng maga na hkala nba shiga hpe gaw […]
Bum Sumshi
Shanglawt Tsing Sept 26, 2011 @ 3:00 AM Daina dik hkra yup n pyaw, Sam mung m’jan shiga majaw; Kyu rawt hpyi tim yup n lu, Majan pa de hkrai myit du; Salum wan hkru nga sangai, Myiprwisi gin-yan ayai; Yup-ra bunghkum she madi, Tai wa hpe masin nsi; Dap dung 8 hte 9, Yen […]