Kachin State
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News
Govt Failed to Address Land Grievances
Since the National League for Democracy entered office, after winning the 2015 election, many land disputes in Kachin State remain…
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KSPP Youth Wing Wants Investigation of Tenders Given to Out-Of-State Companies
The youth wing of a Kachin political party sent an open letter to the government asking for an investigation to…
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Kachin IDPs Ready to Start Over
Kachin villagers displaced by the conflict between Burma Army and Kachin Independence Organization/Army (KIO/A) have decided it’s time to leave…
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KBC Committee Resumes Investigation into Murders of Teachers
Family and friends are still waiting for justice for the brutal murder and rape of two Kachin volunteer teachers six…
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Union Govt Resumes Plans for Uranium Extraction in Hpakant
Kachin villagers told KNG they opposed the Union government’s request to Kachin State government to mine uranium in Hpakant Township.…
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Authorities Will Take Action Against Trucks With Loads Exceeding Regulations
An awareness campaign to educate truck drivers not to carry loads exceeding heights of 13 feet has been launched by…
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Youths Demand Connectivity in Northern Burma
Youth want internet connectivity in their township in northern Burma and access to more phone providers than MPT. Beset Jao…
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Interview
KBC Chairman Discusses Returning IDPs With Burma Army Chief
Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC) Rev Dr Hkalam Samson and six other KBC representatives met with Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief…
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Election
Ethnic Political Parties in Kachin State Grapple With Electoral Losses
After the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) won the majority of votes across the country in Burma’s general election,…
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Ten Women Elected as Legislators in Kachin State
Out of a total of 55 women who ran for legislative positions in Burma’s general election in Kachin State, 10…
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