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.