02 September 2011 – KUALA LUMPUR: The controversial refugee swap deal between Malaysian and Australian governments has reached a dead end as Australia’s high court ruled that it should be terminated because the rights of asylum seekers could not be guaranteed.
02 September 2011: A Chin refugee from Burma, Sang Cung Hnin, died while swimming at a Deception Pass State Park lake near Whidbey Island in Washington State, USA last Saturday.
02 September 2011: Despite political atmosphere being positively shaped by the ruling authorities to improve their image, Burma has still got around 2,000 prisoners of conscience amid continued calls for their immediate and unconditional release.
01 September 2011: Chin Churches based in New Delhi, India organised a ‘combined’ workshop for youths on 27 August 2011, where about 180 people participated.
01 September 2011: In an effort to forge better understanding and communication, the Zomi International Network is soon launching a TV website covering news about people from Chin State worldwide.
31 August 2011: Mai Nelly Bawi Nei Sin, who won the first prize among a team of Burma’s best female boxing trainees, is to be a part of the ‘selected group’ that will represent the country in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games.
31 August 2011: Burma’s authorities have granted China a go-ahead to continue construction of the ‘would-be’ biggest dam on the Irrawaddy River despite the ongoing armed conflict in Kachin State.
30 August 2011: Two weeks after Burma’s new President had ‘invited’ ethnic armed resistance groups to hold ceasefire talks with respective local governments, the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) has rejected the proposal as being ‘totally unacceptable’ as it will not lead to any real resolution for peace.
26 August 2011: The government of Chin State is in an active preparation for managing a staggering financial contribution by the Indian government for the development of Burma’s northwestern region.
26 August 2011: Thousands of Mizos from India, who claim to be of Jewish descent, are expected to leave Mizoram State for Israel, also known to them as the Promised Land.
