2007

SSA appoints new spokesperson — by admin — last modified 2007-01-10 08:56

The Shan State Army (SSA) South that has been without a spokesperson since late last year has appointed a noted fighting officer as its spokesman, according to the resolutions passed at the recent annual meeting across the border.

Exile opposition urged to work for sustainable unity — by admin — last modified 2007-01-15 05:25

Despite some notable successes achieved by the opposition movements outside Burma, unity among them was still top priority for some 30 participants at an unpretentious seminar held in Chiangmai last Saturday (13 January).

King laureate calls for "state building" in Burma — by admin — last modified 2007-01-16 04:26

Speaking in Stockholm's parliament building and later at the church of Salemkyrkan where he was accepting the Martin Luther King Prize yesterday, Burma's opposition Ethnic Nationalities Council (ENC) General Secretary Dr Lian Hmung Sakhong called for "state-building" in lieu of "nation-building" that has been pursued by the country's military regime since 1962.

Contact number for SSA spokesman — by admin — last modified 2007-01-17 06:22

Sai Lao Hseng, newly appointed spokesman for Restoration Council of Shan State/ Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA), can be reached at the following email address and number:

A Brit admits — by admin — last modified 2007-01-25 10:46

His country Great Britain had committed three mistakes in Burma during its heyday as a colonial power, said the kingdom's former ambassador to Thailand Derek Tonkin yesterday.

SSA calls for constructive engagement with China and Russia — by admin — last modified 2007-01-27 08:12

Amid harsh criticisms against China and Russia following their vetoing of US initiated draft resolution on Burma on 12 January, the anti-junta Shan State Army (SSA) South is counseling a different approach: dialogue instead of confrontation, according to Col Yawdserk.

Pundit urges opposition groups to join forces — by admin — last modified 2007-02-06 11:36

Sydney-based Dr Than Naing, who is currently a visiting professor at Chiangmai University's All Ethnic International Open University (AEIOU) program, has called on Burma's multitudinous opposition movements to unite, during his 3-hour lecture yesterday.

Renegade Karen commander doesn't have a leg to stand on — by admin — last modified 2007-02-06 11:52

Attempts by the recently ousted brigade commander of Karen National Union (KNU) to set up a rival group was doomed from the start as even his own battalion commanders were against breaking away from the mother organization, according to the movement's European representative Brig-Gen Saw Hsa Gay.

Interview: On current Karen situation — by admin — last modified 2007-02-06 11:57

Following news of Col Nerdah Mya's agreement to return to the fold yesterday, S.H.A.N. had interviewed the Karen National Union (KNU)'s representative for Europe and East Timor, Member of Central Committee and Head of Special Warfare Section, Brig-Gen Saw Hsar Gay:

Interview: On current Karen situation (Part II) — by admin — last modified 2007-02-07 08:37

 

Top Karen commanders pledge loyalty to leadership — by admin — last modified 2007-02-11 09:59

Apparently to dispel all existing doubts about its internal unity, following a recent separate agreement between its 7th Brigade commander and the Burma Army, the Karen National Union has released a 3-page document signed by its top commanders in support of their political leadership last August and September.

Opposition holds strategic meeting — by admin — last modified 2007-02-21 05:58

As opposition politicians and activists gather on the Thai-Burma border to revise their strategy in a three-day meeting that begins today,

Joint strategic meet declared a success — by admin — last modified 2007-02-27 03:37

Unity among Burma's opposition forces has been strengthened as a result of three days of consultation, an elated spokesman for the strategic meeting held on the Thai-Burma border from 21-23 February told S.H.A.N. today.

Reconciliation meet declared a success — by admin — last modified 2007-03-09 05:54

A two-day annual consultation organized by the National Reconciliation Programme (NRP) on the Thai-Burma border ended yesterday with a formal declaration of success by its programme committee chairman David Thackerbaw of Karen National Union (KNU).

Junta demands military presence in Mongla — by admin — last modified 2007-03-16 04:49

A top commander of the Burma Army had once again pressed on the Mongla ceasefire group to accept a token military presence in its domain during the latest meeting which took place on Tuesday, 13 March, according to an insider source.

Veteran leader honored by young Shans — by admin — last modified 2007-03-23 06:02

More than a hundred young Shan exiles of Chiangmai threw a party last evening in honor of Sao Sengsuk, a 48-year veteran of continuous struggle against Burma's military dictatorship, who turned 72 yesterday.

Pawngkher — by admin — last modified 2007-04-05 03:35

 

Moengzuen — by admin — last modified 2007-04-05 03:35

 

'Slain' commander returns to life — by admin — last modified 2007-04-05 03:39

A trusted confidant of a Shan State Army (SSA) South commander, whose death has been publicized for months by a rival group, visited S.H.A.N. yesterday to announce he is still very much alive and kicking.

Khun Tun Oo — by admin — last modified 2007-04-12 04:30

 

Detained Shan leader to give alms — by admin — last modified 2007-04-14 01:33

Detained Shan leader Khun Tun Oo will be giving alms on Sunday, 15 April, according to a source close to his family in Rangoon.

Hand in Glove — by admin — last modified 2007-04-28 07:27

 

More guns and power to pro-junta militia — by admin — last modified 2007-04-28 07:29

The Burma Army sponsored militia groups are getting more weapons and authority over local civilian populations, according to sources on the border.

U Myint Than — by admin — last modified 2007-05-02 04:58

 

Shans to hold religious ceremony for deceased leader — by admin — last modified 2007-05-02 05:03

Followers of Math Myint Than, who died on 2 May last year while serving a 79-year prison term in Sandoway, will be holding a religious ceremony in his honor today in Taunggyi, according to his family's friend.

Yawdserk-speech — by admin — last modified 2007-05-03 11:43

 

Shan rebel leader seeks peaceful ways with guns ready — by admin — last modified 2007-05-03 11:48

One should not give up hoping for the best when it comes to resolving by peaceful means Burma's long standing problems, but one should also be prepared against the worst to defend one's rights by military means, said Col Yawdserk, leader of the Shan State Army (SSA) "South" yesterday.

Yawd__serk — by admin — last modified 2007-05-13 03:17

 

Shan leader wants monks to stay above politics — by admin — last modified 2007-05-15 06:10

Shan monkhood should remain refuge for different sections of the Shan society and stay above politics, Shan State Army (SSA) South leader Col Yawdserk recently told a two-day assembly of Shan monks held at his main base of Loi Taileng, opposite Maehongson.

Meeting — by admin — last modified 2007-05-22 04:28

 

Ad Carabao, Yawdserk — by admin — last modified 2007-05-22 04:30

 

Shans call for state pact against junta — by admin — last modified 2007-05-22 04:34

Not for the first time in decades, different Shans groups came together last weekend to set out on the creation of a state council that will speak for the diverse racial groups inhabiting Burma's largest state.

Shan leader: SSA must be people's army — by admin — last modified 2007-05-22 04:37

The Shan State Army (SSA) must strive to be a disciplined armed organization worth its salt, according to a prepared speech by Col Yawdserk, Chairman of its political arm Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) yesterday, the day the Shan resistance turned 49, to his troops at Loi Taileng, opposite Maehongson.

Planned junta-SSA meeting called off — by admin — last modified 2007-05-23 09:45

The planned historic meeting between the Burma Army and Shan State Army (SSA) South on the border today was postponed indefinitely after the Burma Army delegation failed to appear at the venue, according to SSA leader Col Yawdserk.

Wei Hsaitang — by admin — last modified 2007-05-29 10:08

 

Bao Youxiang — by admin — last modified 2007-05-29 10:08

 

Disgraced son of Wa released — by admin — last modified 2007-05-29 10:12

A Wa commander, known as 'the fightingest officer' in the United Wa State Army (UWSA), was recently pardoned and released from prison by Panghsang leaders amid reports of calls for surrender by Burma's military rulers, according to sources on Thai and Chinese borders.

U_Thaung — by admin — last modified 2007-05-30 04:46

 

Distant nuclear future not for lack of ambition — by admin — last modified 2007-05-30 04:48

A Russia-returnee officer, speaking by phone from Mandalay where he is on furlough, confirms prevalent reports on Burma's efforts to acquire nuclear weapons are not just "fairy tales" concocted by anti-junta exiles.

Karenni leader: Ceasefire pact two trip to oblivion — by admin — last modified 2007-05-31 11:58

According to Abel Tweed, Vice Chairman of Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), one of the three major groups fighting against Burma's military rulers, a ceasefire agreement would lead to nothing but total submission to tyranny.

Khun_Tun_Oo — by admin — last modified 2007-06-18 05:09

 

Sao_SengSuk — by admin — last modified 2007-06-18 05:09

 

Hkun_Okker — by admin — last modified 2007-06-18 05:10

 

Sheley_Hseng — by admin — last modified 2007-06-18 05:11

 

Detained Shan leader: Body in turmoil, mind at peace — by admin — last modified 2007-06-18 05:32

Khun Tun Oo, elected Shan leader who was detained and sentenced to a 93 year prison term in 2005, has been marking his time at Burma's northernmost prison in Putao in peace, according to a family friend.

Non-Shans propose autonomous homelands — by admin — last modified 2007-06-18 05:39

A five-day gathering of activists from Shan State to discuss the first draft of Shan State charter last week has called for self-ruled homelands for the state's major ethnic groups.

Hkun Htoon Oo — by admin — last modified 2007-06-22 04:56

 

Detained Shan leader to ceasefire leaders: Say no to Convention — by admin — last modified 2007-06-22 04:59

Members of Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) who recently visited the border have confirmed that Hkun Htoon Oo, their leader who is being detained in Kachin State's Putao prison, is firmly opposed to the ceasefire group's further attendance of the junta-organized National Convention.

Sao N. Oo — by admin — last modified 2007-06-28 03:17

 

The Truth and Legality of the “Panglong Agreement” — by admin — last modified 2007-06-28 03:23

In the article, “Conflicting Interests Impede Burma’s Democratisation” written by Nehginpao Kipgen, in the Asian Tribune, 2007-06-21, he wrote “In fact, with the nullification of the 1947 Panglong Agreement and the subsequent constitution, all ethnic nationalities of Burma can claim pre-independence status.”

March To Safety — by admin — last modified 2007-07-02 03:42

 

SSA extends welcome to ex-ceasefire group — by admin — last modified 2007-07-02 03:45

Prior to the press conference to be held on the border today by leaders of the faction from the Shan State Nationalities People's Organization (SNPLO), anti-Rangoon Shan State Army (SSA) leader Col Yawdserk has assured his warm welcome to the group.

FCCDC — by admin — last modified 2007-07-04 06:36

 

A constitution's response, hope for a united Burma — by admin — last modified 2007-07-04 06:39

Two hundred thirty-one years ago today the United States declared independence, and over the next decade, the Founding Fathers were drafting a document that would provide the checks and balances that they deemed necessary to create their own constitutional democracy.

Ceasefire groups play close to their chests — by admin — last modified 2007-07-06 05:58

A number of groups that have ceasefire agreements with Pyinmana (Naypyidaw) remain discreet about their post-National Convention plans, as the last session of the constitutional meeting to be held on 18 July draws near, reports Chai Sayam from the border:

Opposition draft charters can become provisional charters — by admin — last modified 2007-07-24 11:03

The state and federal constitutions being drafted by the Opposition can serve as provisional charters when freedom returns to Burma, according to an American legal expert.

Shan State key to Burma's future — by admin — last modified 2007-07-31 06:01

If a constitutional government doesn't work in Shan State, it won't in the rest of Burma, as the country is ethnically diverse with Shan State being its most diverse region, according to an American academic during a review of its first draft constitution last Sunday, 29 July.

Ti Hsawng — by admin — last modified 2007-08-11 05:52

 

Tarkalay — by admin — last modified 2007-08-11 05:53

 

Ceasefire group reorganized — by admin — last modified 2007-08-11 05:56

The Shan State Nationalities People's Liberation Organization (SNPLO) that had been shattered the last two months by factional divisions have been reorganized, according to an SNPLO senior officer.

Sao_Seng_Suk — by admin — last modified 2007-08-13 16:13

 

Another Shan leader fades out — by admin — last modified 2007-08-13 16:22

Almost 5 months after his 72nd birthday was celebrated by young Shans in Chiangmai, Sao Seng Suk, one of the principal Shan leaders fighting for democracy and self-determination, succumbed this evening at 17:00 to his prolonged illness.

Wat_tha_kadart — by admin — last modified 2007-08-14 08:46

 

Sao Seng Suk's funeral information — by admin — last modified 2007-08-14 08:52

Remains of Shan leader Sao Seng Suk, 72, who passed away at 17:45 yesterday, 13 August, will be cremated at 13:00 Saturday, 18 August. His illness was diagnosed by the doctors as lung cancer.

Thein Sein — by admin — last modified 2007-08-22 05:49

 

Convention to conclude on 3 September — by admin — last modified 2007-08-22 05:51

The 11th and final session of the junta-organized constitutional convention has been scheduled to wind up on Monday, 3 September, according to a source close to some of the convention delegates.

Bao Youhua — by admin — last modified 2007-08-28 03:52

 

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