Karenni people likely facing starvation by year's end

Aug 20, 2010 - Local farmers from Daw Rawkhu and Hoya have reported to an inside source that due to the late rainfall and the shortage of crops, villagers will be faced with starvation in the coming year. more »

Permission required to work in paddy fields

Jul 5, 2010 - A resident of the Shadaw forced relocation camp has reported that camp residents are required to get permission from the Burmese troops of IB no. 12 to visit their paddy fields. A charge of 500 kyat is made for the permit which is only valid for a week. Farmers are therefore forced to renew the permits every weekend in order to care of their crops. more »

Reconstruction of the Mawchi car road planned

Jul 3, 2010 - The two commanders of the White Star cease-fire armed group convened a meeting at their Kehmaphyu base on June 29th. Htucari and Tarneh are the commanders of the of the Karenni National Solidarity Organization, known locally as White Star (Kyehphyu). Villagers from around eight large villages and four smaller villages located near Mawchi were summoned to the meeting. more »

Pine trees depleted in Mae Se

Jul 2, 2010 - A Mae Se resident has reported that the natural pine forest which once covered most of the mountains in the Mae Se area are almost depleted. Local people have felled the trees to extract pine oil for sale, or for their own use, without replanting the area. more »

Forced enrolment into new USDP political party

Jun 12, 2010 - The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is trying to ensure its victory in the forthcoming general elections by forcing people to enroll as members. The USDP, formerly called Union Solidarity and Development Association (USDA), is closely allied with the ruling SPDC military dictatorship. An inside source reported early this week that people in Deemawso and Loikaw Townships are being being conscripted as members of the party against their will. Furthermore they are being charged a membership fee of 1,000 kyat. more »

TB cases escalate in border refugee camp

Jun 8, 2010 - The Chairperson of a Karenni Refugee camp in Mae Surin announced earlier this week that the number of Tuberculosis bacteria (TB) patients has dramatically increased in Karenni Refugee Camp 2. Reported cases are up 15 percent, coinciding with an influx of new arrivals. more »