Category: Recent News

23 November 2011: Burma’s government has approved of installing new satellite television services via DTH (Direct-to-Home) for home reception in Paletwa Township, Chin State.

22 November 2011: The Chin National Front (CNF) is set to meet with state-level government officials of Chin State in Hakha Town in the first week of January 2012, sources confirmed.

21 November 2011: At least ten Chin refugees including women have been detained following a series of government-planned crackdowns on ‘undocumented’ foreign workers in Malaysia since last month.

20 November 2011: Testifying before the US Congress on Thursday, Benedict Rogers, East Asia Team Leader of the Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) said that violation of religious freedom continues in Burma.

18 November 2011: Despite reforms and political changes voiced by the new government of Burma, villagers in Chin State are still facing forced labour, extortion and rights violations committed by soldiers on patrol.

17 November 2011: Ms Aung Ngeain, from Khimpuang Village, Mindat Township of Chin State, yesterday won a gold medal in archery for Burma at the 26th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Indonesia.

16 November 2011: The new government of Burma is facing mounting pressures to immediately release all political prisoners across the country with no condition attached.

15 November 2011: Recent incidents in Kuala Lumpur where Chin refugees got involved in committing physical attacks and extortion have raised concerns among refugee communities in Malaysia.

14 November 2011: A photo exhibition, which was officially launched last Saturday in Edinburgh, Scotland, highlights the plights and struggle of Chin refugees stranded in New Delhi, India.

12 November 2011: At least three Chin females and one male are among members of sports teams representing Burma at the 26th Southeast Asian Games, which kicked off yesterday in Jakarta, Indonesia.