Chinland Guardian

7 January 2011: Tackling the issue of the ongoing food crisis in Chin State will be the top priority for the Chin National Party (CNP) when a new State Parliament sits in Hakha, top official of the CNP told Chinland Guardian.

06 January 2011 – KUALA LUMPUR: While scores of western countries continue their economic pressure on military-ruled Burma, its Asia friends, however, are anxious to explore investment opportunities offered by the country.

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.