On April 2, 2014, members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the “Burma Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2014” or H.R. 4377. Ohio Congressman Steve Chabot, a Republican, sponsored the bill, and several other representatives from both sides of the aisle co-sponsored it. H.R. 4377 places restrictions on U.S. military assistance to Burma, […]
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The Wicked Witch and its Spell
There once was a mother who had seven little kids. One day she had to go into the wood to fetch food for her beloved kids, so she told her children not to let anyone in the house except her and to beware of the wolf that had hoarse voice and black paws may come […]
Kachin communities commemorate 2nd anniversary of renewed war
By KLN Published on June 10, 2013 Kachin communities around the world mark the 2nd anniversary of renewed war in Kachin and northern Shan State by holding protests, ceremonies, and prayer vigils from June 7 to 9. Kachin Baptist youths and IDP relief committee led a prayer service at Bethel Baptist Church in Myitkyina on […]
Burmese army fired 60 mm mortar on a KIA position near Laiza
Burmese army occupying forces currently stationed at former KIA’s Bum Re hill have fired a 60 mm mortar shell on KIA post at Hkyin Du hill on February 7 at 4:05 am. A KIA front line source says its capital security forces were shelled by Burmese army’s 320th LIB despite unilateral ceasefire announced by President […]
Myanmarnization of Non-Myanmar is ad nauseam
By Kanbawza Win Published: Feb 9, 2013 The Burmese regime insistence on the use of word Myanmar over Burma in the English language reveals the highest stage of their ethnic cleansing policy implemented by the Divide and Rule policy over the Non Myanmar, the ethnic nationalities, which constitutes more than half of the population of […]
Kachins around the world commemorate 53rd Kachin Revolution Day
The Kachins living around the world commemorated 53rd Anniversary of the Kachin Revolution Day on February 5th, 2013. Kachin Independence Organization and its armed wing Kachin Independence Army were established on Feb 5, 1961 at No. (5) quarter in Lashio in northern Shan state. Ceremonies to commemorate Kachin Revolution Day were held at IDP camps […]