2008

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Shan fighters encounter junta infantry — by admin — last modified 2008-01-17 05:08

A Shan State Army (SSA) South patrol recently ran into its Burma Army opposite number on the Thai-Burma border, resulting in a five minute clash, according to the rebel bulletin.

Fight leaves 8 dead — by admin — last modified 2008-01-28 09:43

40 soldiers from Light Infantry Battalion 517 guarding Major-General Thaung Aye Commander of Taunggyi, the capital city of Shan State, had a clash with Shan State Army and 7 soldiers of SPDC and 1 fighter from SSA were killed in the fight, according to sources from Southern Shan State.

Another Shan patrol clashes with junta infantry — by admin — last modified 2008-01-30 06:40

A Shan State Army (SSA) South patrol encountered its Burma Army opposite number on the Thai-Burma border, resulting in a five minute clash, according to the rebel bulletin.

New ballpark on border — by admin — last modified 2008-02-09 07:59

Authorities in Tachilek, opposite Maesai, are gearing up to open a K45 million ($36,000) revamped stadium tomorrow, according to sources on the border.

4bombs explode on the border — by admin — last modified 2008-02-19 06:32

On 18 February, 4 bombs exploded one after another at the Golden Triangle Paradise hotel, in Mong Phong tract, Tachilek Township, Thai-Shan (Burma)-Lao border, Eastern Shan State. The explosions caused some damages but no one was injured, according to border sources.

SSA busts up junta dinner party — by admin — last modified 2008-02-22 03:57

On Valentines' day, a Shan State Army (SSA) unit attacked a Burma army patrol while they were having meal resulting in a 20 minute clash in Southern Shan State, according to the rebel bulletin.

Increased clashes precede referendum — by admin — last modified 2008-03-17 04:15

As preparations for the May constitutional referendum are switching into high gear, so is the number of encounters between junta and rebel forces, according to Shan State Army (SSA) South leader.

Burma Army soldiers put to flight — by admin — last modified 2008-03-26 03:52

During a clash with troops of Shan State Army (SSA) South early this month in Mong Keung Township, Southern Shan State, a Burma Army patrol had been scattered far and wide, according to reliable local sources.

Junta readies itself for referendum, for war — by admin — last modified 2008-04-09 08:29

With the countrywide referendum for the adoption of the new charter looming, the Burma Army is also beefing up its defenses along the border region, according to border watchers.

SSA denies throwing bomb — by admin — last modified 2008-04-17 11:32

The Shan State Army (SSA) South has denied throwing a bomb that reportedly injured 5 people, including one woman, last Sunday.

Junta members assassinated at dinner party — by admin — last modified 2008-07-14 08:49

Two junta officials in Kholam, Namzang township, southern Shan State, along with two other civilians were shot by unknown gunmen while they were having dinner, according to SHAN sources.

Junta beefs up security in Shan State — by admin — last modified 2008-08-04 06:25

Apparently in anticipation of the upcoming 2010 elections, the Burma Army has been reinforcing key military regions with fresh units from lower Burma, according to an informed border source.

Ceasefire groups beef up security — by admin — last modified 2008-09-09 04:02

While the Burmese military have been instructing its militia forces to expand, some ceasefire groups such as Shan State Army (SSA) North and the United Wa State Army (UWSA) have also been beefing up their security after the May 10 referendum, according to informed sources from central Shan State.

Continued exercises in ceasefire areas — by admin — last modified 2008-10-22 06:01

As regional commanders continue to persuade ceasefire groups to surrender, some ceasefire groups are also continuing drilling their units, according to sources.

Junta military builds up more forces and weapons on the Thai-Burma border — by admin — last modified 2008-11-13 11:01

Burma army continued build-up of more forces and weapons along the Thai-Burma border where the Shan State Army (SSA-South) and United Wa State Army (UWSA) are strongly active, according to reliable sources.

Junta Army build-up on the Wa-Mongla border — by admin — last modified 2008-12-01 08:20

Both the Wa and its southern ally Mongla are closely following the gradual build-up of the Burma Army along its border in Mongkhark and Mongyang, north of Kengtung, according to sources coming to the Thai-Burma border.

Ethnic leaders dismayed by experts’ dismissal — by admin — last modified 2008-12-04 07:34

Ethnic ceasefire leaders say they are disappointed with “blanket rejection” by Burma experts about the ruling military leaders’ nuclear aims.

Wa engage in war games on the border — by admin — last modified 2008-12-09 08:48

Military exercises recently launched by the Wa accompanied by mortar shellings and gunfire have put the Thai border forces on the alert, according to a Thai security officer.

New command moves to Thai-Kayah border — by admin — last modified 2008-12-18 04:32

Mongpan-based Military Operations Command #17 with light infantry battalions (LIBs) have arrived at the mountain range overlooking Maehongson, according to sources on the border.