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Scars of war: Mental health for IDPs cause for concern

May 13, 2020 527

The five-year-long conflicts between Myanmar’s Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army (AA), which have intensified in recent months, have caused serious mental stress among some of the most vulnerable demographics: women, children and the elderly, according to a volunteer social worker who spent time with internally-displaced persons. A Khumi community volunteer who spoke to Continue Reading

Opinions and Commentary

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

Editorial

Send food not bombs to Paletwa

April 17, 2020 1594

By the Editorial Board 18th April 2020 As civilians continue to flee from conflict areas and seek shelter in larger towns, people in Paletwa Town are facing shortages of food and other basic necessities. The Kaladan River – the main transport route linking Paletwa Town to the outside world – is becoming too dangerous to […]Continue Reading

Opinions and Commentary

When a ‘just cause’ brings immense human suffering

April 14, 2020 1492

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

Feature

Nursing mother and baby among 7 Chin civilians killed in deadly Tatmadaw airstrikes

April 9, 2020 990

A nursing mother and her infant were among seven civilians who were killed in deadly Burma Army airstrikes that targeted a village in southern Chin State Paletwa Township on Tuesday. The charred remains of the mother wrapping her arms around her 3-year-old baby were discovered in one of the houses that were destroyed and burned […]Continue Reading

Feature

As Easter approaches, churches are preparing for a new way of celebration

April 8, 2020 425

Opinions and Commentary

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

Feature

Understanding Contemporary Chin State: Reflections from a Human Rights Trainer

October 17, 2016 1540

During the last decade, the world has witnessed many unprecedented major political shifts and the collapse of States due to large-scale civil mobilization and political movements that have demanded full civil, political, and fundamental human rights. The most significant one Continue Reading