KIO | Asia News – Politics, Media, Education

Archives

Kachin Independence Army soldiers guard a post on a hilltop overlooking the town of Laiza. Pic: AP.

In Burma’s Kachin state, answers to conflict remain elusive

By AP News Thu, Feb 21, 2013 4:38PM UTC 0 Comment

LAWA YANG, Burma (AP) — Kneeling beside a line of freshly dug trenches carved like one long, open wound into a lush hillside, the rebel sergeant peered through dusty binoculars at all his troops had lost. Scattered across the sprawling valley below, a dozen thatched-roof homes stood quiet, abandoned by fleeing villagers as government forces...

Read Full Story ›

Analysis: Burma’s reform comes to naught, without Panglong Spirit

By Zin Linn Tue, Feb 12, 2013 12:16AM UTC 0 Comment

General Aung San pictured outside 10 Downing Street, London in 1947. Pic: AP.

’12th February of 2013′ is the 66th anniversary of the Union Day of Burma. It marks the signing ceremony of the ‘Historic Panglong Agreement’ between General Aung San and leaders of the Chin, Kachin and Shan ethnic groups guaranteeing a genuine federal union of Burma. However, Burma’s successive leaders ignored the historic political-contract that paved...

Read Full Story ›

Burma deadlock: KIO dismisses ‘ceasefire first’ rather than ‘political dialogue’

By Zin Linn Fri, Jan 25, 2013 9:52PM UTC 0 Comment

A Kachin soldier mans a frontline position near Kachin HQ Laiza in northern Burma. Pic: AP.

President Thein Sein Government declared an end to its military offensive against the Kachin Independence Army on January 18 since the US and the EU have described their concerns. The ceasefire order of the President was to be effective from 6am on January 19. Speaking at the opening of the First Myanmar Development Cooperation Forum...

Read Full Story ›

Laiza under fire: Burma rebels say government attacks HQ

By AP News Mon, Jan 07, 2013 9:54AM UTC 0 Comment

KIA soldiers patrol in downtown Laiza, northeastern Burma. Pic: AP.

YANGON, Burma (AP) — Ethnic Kachin rebels in Burma accused government troops of launching two artillery attacks Sunday against the city that serves as their headquarters, but no casualties or significant damage were reported. Army forces based at a nearby outpost fired at least seven 105mm shells at the northern city of Laiza, four rounds...

Read Full Story ›

Despite war against ethnic Kachin, the US invites Burma to observe Cobra Gold

By Zin Linn Fri, Oct 19, 2012 6:47PM UTC 0 Comment

The ethnic Kachin people of Burma yearn for a ceasefire so as to avoid war crimes in their regions. They are calling for a meaningful political dialogue among the stakeholders to reinstate peace in the war-torn state. The government’s armed forces are still committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. The human rights violations of...

Read Full Story ›