Thursday, September 20, 2012

Kachin in US to boycott Suu Kyi congressional ceremony


19-Sep-12

Leading members of the Kachin community in America with the Kachin 

Alliance USA (KA-USA) have publicly declared their intention to boycott 

the Congressional award ceremony for opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 

The ceremony scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Washington 

DC will see Aung San Suu Kyi receive Congress' highest award.

 

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Shan troops released by Wa


Wednesday, 19 September 2012 10:44 S.H.A.N.
After more than six weeks under custody, the United Wa State Army (UWSA) 
released the 20 Shan State Army (SSA) ‘South’ fighters, according 
to Shan and Thai sources.

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KIO Says it Won’t Go to Naypyidaw for Talks


19-Sep-12
The Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) has rejected an invitation from 
Burma’s government to hold peace talks in Naypyidaw, saying it would be 
“impossible” to meet in the country’s capital while its own 
headquarters remains under siege.

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Kachin group boycotts Suu Kyi award ceremony


Wednesday, 19 September 2012 15:07 Mizzima News

A Kachin group in the US said it would boycott Aung San Suu Kyi’s Congressional 

award ceremony on Wednesday, while asking her to speak out and use her 

influence to help solve the Kachin conflict with the Burmese government.


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Mae Tao Clinic to Stay in Thailand


19-Sep-12
Mae Tao Clinic, currently based in the Thai border-town of Mae Sot, will not yet 
return to Burma because of the continuing needs of migrant workers in Thailand 
who require healthcare services.

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A Minister without Borders


19-Sep-12
Aung Min is a former head of the Ministry of Railways and the key player 
in Burma’s peace process. He was recently appointed to the President’s Office, 
and also serves as vice-chairman of the Union Peace Working Committee.

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