Chinland Guardian

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.

25 August 2011: Many Chin as well as other Burmese refugees have raised grave concerns in fear of deportation to Burma over the documents issued by the Malaysian Immigration following the 6P registration beginning on 23 August.