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Remaining migrant workers urged to go through national verification process

Remaining migrant workers urged to go through national verification process

Officials from Thailand’s labor ministry, backed by those who have successfully completed the process, again urged migrant workers in Chiangmai to undergo the still controversial national verification process...
Yawdserk: Shan State Day led to Burma's Independence

Yawdserk: Shan State Day led to Burma's Independence

Shan State Army (SSA) ‘South” leader Yawdserk, marking the 63rd anniversary of Shan State Day, formerly known as Shan National Day, yesterday, told the media that the Shans decision to leave the British ove...

Most drugs seized in Thailand come from the Burma Army: Businessmen

Business people on the border SHAN has interviewed confirmed that most of the drugs seized in Thailand originate in the Burma Army controlled militia groups and not Wa as reported ...

Enlisted personnel’s pay also rises

When Naypyitaw decided to raise salaries of low-paid employees in January, it also included those of the Tatmadaw’s privates and non-commissioned officers, according to a report ...
Obituary

Obituary

Bo Deving, 89, one of the heroes of the 1959 Tangyan battle, passed away at Nawng Kaw, Hsipaw township, northern Shan State.

Other known heroes of the 15-day battle that drew Shans,...
Mongla assassination strengthening unity of Shan armed group

Mongla assassination strengthening unity of Shan armed group

The unexpected killing of Mongla’s # 6 leader last week has served to steel the resolve of its ally Shan State Army (SSA) “North” to stand united against Naypyitaw’s pressu...

 

Who killed Min Ein?

Who killed Min Ein? After U Min Ein, General Secretary of the National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA) based in Mongla, opposite China’s Daluo, was riddled with AK 47 and 9 mm pistol bullets by an unknown assassin on 27 January, a Wa top official told SHAN:

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Weekly Diary, No. 382 (12 – 18 December 2009)

Weekly Diary, No. 382 (12 – 18 December 2009)
SWISS BANK FINED FOR ACCOMMODATING JUNTA!
NOBEL ECONOMIST: ECO AND POLITICS GO HAND IN HAND!
ELECTIONS LIKELY POSTPONED!
POPPY CULTIVATION GOES AGAINST PLAN!
 
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"A Shan National Day Message"

Dear Ethnic Nationals of the Shan State

We have again arrived at the anniversary of the Shan National Day, the 7th. of February, when we chose our national flag and national anthem.  Five days later our Leaders signed the Panglong Agreement.

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Message on The 59th Anniversary of Shan National Day

It is interesting to note that the linkage and emergence of the modern Shan State, its national day and the formation of the Union of Burma are so intertwined; it is almost impossible to discuss the making of this historical formation separately.

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