05 January 2011: A Kalay-bound truck carrying full of passengers on Tuesday hit the roadside edge and overturned on the road near Taingen village of Falam Township, killing a 13-year-old school student and injuring many passengers.
05 January 2011: The Burmese Army stationed in Paletwa Township, Chin State, and the Arakan Liberation Army (ALA) fought at Lapahwa Camp on 3 January 2011, ending up with four Burmese and one Arakanese soldiers dead.
04 January 2011: A new baby boy was born to a couple from Tualzang village in Tedim Town on 1 January 2011, reportedly with four legs, four hands, four eyes, and two mouths but with no anal opening.
01 January 2011: As the year 2011 begins, Chinland Guardian is pleased to present a review of the significant news and events that mattered to the Chin people in 2010. While the review is based mainly on reporting by Chinland Guardian during the past year, it also draws on other sources, which have significant impacts on the lives of the Chin people. In taking a look back at 2010, the Editorial Team this year has decided to list the events by category, unlike the previous year in which events were listed in chronological order.
1 January 2011: The following is an unedited text of Aung San Suu Kyi’s message for the New Year. A copy of the original Burmese version is attached as a picture file. (Editor)
30 December 2010: A long-time Burma supporter and human rights activist has been awarded the Order of Canada, the highest civilian honor given to outstanding citizens from all sectors of society.
21 December 2010: Motorcycle Traffic Officers are stepping up efforts to monitor and introducing new rules for motorcyclists in attempts to curb an increasing number of accidents and to improve road safety in Hakha, the capital of Chin State.
17 December 2010 – Kuala Lumpur: Dozens of Burmese nationals including refugees and asylum seekers were murdered in Malaysia since January this year although the exact figure is not yet known.
16 December 2010: Internet Cafe owners and users in Kalay Myo, Sagaing Division, as well as, some towns in Chin State have expressed frustration over slow internet connections since Burma’s national elections last month.
14 December 2010: The Forum of Burma’s Community-Based Organisations (FCOB) are urging the international community, governments and aid groups to support thousands of refugees fleeing Eastern Burma following armed conflicts between the military regime and armed ethnic groups since Burma’s recent elections.
