Explosion kills 16 in remote Wa Region
A gas explosion in the remote Wa Region has killed 16 people and injured dozens. A video circulated on social media appeared to show emergency workers sifting through debris in Mongmao. The city is part of the Wa Self-Administered Division in Shan St
Government to meet with EAOs including Arakan Army
Government peace negotiators are set to meet with members of eight ethnic armed groups, including the Arakan Army (AA). The article in the Myanmar Times said that government officials will meet with members of those groups who have not signed the Nat
Leadership changes to be made amidst peace process
Leadership changes are expected among a bloc of ethnic armed groups involved in negotiations with the government regarding the peace process. According to an article in The Irrawaddy, changes will take place within the Peace Process Steering Team (PP
United Nations envoy visits Rakhine
The United Nations special envoy for Myanmar, Christine Schraner Burgener, has travelled to Rakhine State this week. She was not able to visit some conflict areas in the state because of “security concerns”. U Mya Than, deputy speaker of the Rakh
United Nation’s refugee chief visit to Myanmar delayed
Myanmar has reportedly postponed a visit planned by the United Nation’s refugee chief to travel to Rakhine State, amid fresh fighting in the beleaguered region. According to an AFP article, Mr Filippo Gandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, was d
