03 March 2014: Representatives of Chin media agencies based both inside and outside of Chin State are to join the second ethnic media conference to be held in Taunggyi, Shan State on 4-6 March.
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27 February 2014: In a meeting with Khin Yi, Union Minister of Immigration and Population, held in Nay Pyi Taw today, ethnic representatives raise concerns about government's plans to review data after taking census.
Continue Reading06 February 2014: Despite ongoing peace talks and reform processes, Burma Army soldiers continue attacking villagers in Kachin State.
Continue Reading05 February 2014: The Nationalities Brotherhood Federation (NBF) has urged inclusion of ethnic representation in the Union Election Commission to ensure fairness in the upcoming 2015 General Election.
Continue Reading28 January 2014: Leaders of the ethnic armed groups are set to hold a meeting with the government's Union Peace-making Work Committee (UPWC) in Chiang Mai, Thailand tomorrow.
Continue Reading12 January 2014: The central government of Burma and the central census commission have been urged to use the word 'Karen' rather than 'Kayin' when referring to Karen ethnic nationality in English.
Continue Reading27 December 2013: An increasing number of Arakanese from Bangladesh have arrived in Paletwa, Paletwa Township of Chin State since early this year.
Continue Reading20 November 2013: Fresh clashes between Burma Army troops and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) have forced over 2,000 people to flee their village in Kachin State.
Continue Reading10 October 2013: Farmers in Mon State made an appeal to the government of Burma demanding justice for unfair land confiscation and acquisition in their areas.
Continue Reading08 October 2013: Nearly 800 villages in Dooplaya District, Karen State have been affected by floods, the Free Burma Rangers reported.
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