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The plight of the Chin people: Struggling with 2Cs

July 10, 2021 2155

(Photo: IDPs taking shelter in a jungle near the Indian-Myanmar border in Thantlang Township) By Sui Meng Par 10 July 2021 In the morning of 1st February 2021, the majority of Myanmar nationals apparently woke up not knowing what had exactly happened. For some people, the fact of the military staging a coup was left […]Continue Reading

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Bodies may be killed but belief and stand never die

June 26, 2021 1833

(Photo credit to Falam CDM Supporters/FB) Philip Nun Uk Thang Time has gone by but memories of sacrifices made for others never die. Today marks the 45th year of the execution of Salai Tin Maung Oo, the student activist who was the first to be hanged under the junta’s rule in Myanmar’s history. In response […]Continue Reading

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A glimpse into the underlying cause of silence in the war-torn area of Chin State

June 4, 2021 613

(One of the camps built in Paletwa town for IDPs displaced by armed conflict between Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army since 2015) Sui Meng Par 4 June 2021 On 29th May 2021, the Chin National Front (CNF) announced its alliance with the National Unity Government (NUG) in fighting against dictatorship. One of the signatories to […]Continue Reading

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To Make Progress on the Peace Process, NLD Must Make Good on the Bilateral Agreements

December 2, 2020 475

On December 12th, it will be exactly eight years since the Chin National Front and Myanmar government have reached a bilateral ceasefire agreement that effectively ended 24 years of active armed conflict in Chin State. On April 1st 2021, the National League for Democracy government is expected to be sworn in for its second term […]Continue Reading

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Selective enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions

November 18, 2020 480

(Photo: Translation into Hakha language by CHRO in collaboration with the Chin State Health Department) 18 November 2020 – The first COVID-19 positive case was confirmed in Myanmar with a Chin US citizen visiting his native village in Chin State in late March 2020. Since then, the authorities have imposed restrictions to curb the spread […]Continue Reading

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Denying Burial: Degrading Treatment and Contempt of the Chin tradition

October 8, 2020 994

By Chhi Chhi The incident sparked outrage among the Chin community worldwide as they witnessed social media platforms showing a video of the grandmother lying flat-faced on the freshly covered grave and crying her heart out as other relative members gathered around. Chhi Chhi Since the night of October 4, anger has been building and […]Continue Reading

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Chin Media Outlets in Myanmar struggle to survive

July 18, 2020 877

I started journalism with my own interest, to preserve our language and to inform what is happening around us to my people,” he said. “Things made it a challenge for my family survival. But I can’t stop doing this. If I stop this, how will my people know the news. Van Kio, Editor of Cirhti […]Continue Reading

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Mission Paletwa: Reflections of a Chin Journalist on a Humanitarian Mission

May 6, 2020 1614

The Chin people are stuck between a rock and a hard place as troop build-ups from both sides have only come to escalate the fighting. Continue Reading

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When a ‘just cause’ brings immense human suffering

April 14, 2020 1493

By Salai Van Cung Lian As the five year armed conflicts in Chin State Paletwa intensified and horrific accounts of civilian deaths and suffering keep emerging, it is no surprise that many young Chins are increasingly feeling angry and getting fed up with the gross injustices being inflicted on their fellowmen and women each passing […]Continue Reading

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A Bright Vision: Recommendations for Chin State’s Chief Minister

November 8, 2016 1924

MOST people recognize that, with the new political openings – albeit limited, there is a great need for a strong vision for the short term and long term development of Chinram and the people of Chin State. That vision now is well within reach, especially in light of the new power structure that allows for Continue Reading