19 Feb 2013 RANGOON — A leading activist lobbying for the cancellation of a controversial Chinese-backed copper mine in Upper Burma said “a total shutdown” of […]

19 Feb 2013 A group of peace marchers currently walking to the Kachin capital of Laiza has divided into two groups—both now marching separately—following disagreements, according […]

19 Feb 2013 Thailand-based Kachin Development Networking Group (KDNG) on Monday slammed a September 20 research paper published by Harvard University’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance […]

19 Feb 2013 Myanmar’s Ministry of Mining has announced that new gem mining permits will be issued at 1 million kyat (US $1,167) per gem mine […]

18 Feb 2013 Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the country’s navy on Saturday rescued 32 Myanmar nationals who were drifting off the island’s […]