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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]