Saturday, September 15, 2012

Hpakant's jade war heats up in western Kachin state


14-Sep-12

The last four weeks have seen a significant increase in fighting between 

Burma's military and members of the armed wing of the Kachin Independence 

Organization (KIO) in the Hpakant region of western Kachin state, home 

to the world's best source for true jadeite. The heavy fighting in Hpakant 

is a direct consequence of the the military's

 

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Karen community groups critical to refugee repatriation


14-Sep-12
Karen Community Based Organizations issued a position paper on the repatriation 
of refugees along the Thai-Burma border back to Burma saying it is critical that 
they are included in the process.

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Ethnic Council calls for Burma Army to stop attacks on Kachin


14-Sep-12
A peak ethnic group has urged its member organizations, currently holding 
‘peace-talks’ with the government, to stop all communications if the Burma Army 
continues its offensive against the Kachin. 

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Ethnic Council calls for Burma Army to stop attacks on Kachin


14-Sep-12
A peak ethnic group has urged its member organizations, currently holding 
‘peace-talks’ with the government, to stop all communications if the Burma Army 
continues its offensive against the Kachin. 

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Burma working to remove beef import ban by China


Friday, 14 September 2012 13:54 Yadanar Oo
Rangoon (Mizzima) – For more than two months, China has stopped importing 
frozen beef from Burma.
China banned some beef imports from Burma after foot and mouth disease 
was detected in some regions in July.

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Western Union to Open in Burma


14-Sep-12
US-based international transaction firm Western Union has signed an agreement 
with the Myanmar Oriental Bank (MOB) to handle money transfers into and out of Burma.

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