Kantarawaddy Times: Karenni and Burmese News

Women want local participation in development projects A Karenni women’s group says it will not accept development projects in Kayah State during the current sensitive transitional period, if there is no local cooperation.

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No evidence of child violations in Karenni, says Geneva Call A leading international organization, Geneva Call, has said it has found no evidence of violations of child rights in Karenni State under the Karenni National People’s Party (KNPP). The party has also repeatedly called for its removal from a UN list of violators.

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Local voices excluded on dam project Local people were not allowed to gather for a peaceful protest over a dam project dam in Karenni state, despite the hailing by mainly western countries of positive changes in Myanmar after U Thein Sein took office in 2011.

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Karenni peace talks need to focus on two key points to avoid fighting Myanmar troop movements and military construction activities are key issues that need to be addressed in order for the ceasefire process in Karenni State to progress, according to the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP).

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News

Burmese troop demands 500 bamboos from Karenni villagers

Written by Aw Lo Wednesday, 19 January 2011 11:24

The Burmese military which based in Pruso Township, Karenni State, demanded 500 bamboo poles from 5 villages to rebuild their camp’s fences on Jan. 10. . .

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Lead mining risk health in Karenni State

Written by Daily Htet Tuesday, 18 January 2011 10:10

Long terms to the lead mining in Karenni State. However, nowadays, the lead mining in Mawchi and Pasaung Township through Keelekee villages are being digging then exporting. Even the long term of lead mining, there is no proper health education or health care assistance being provided for them. . .

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Karenni cease fire group leads for constructing roads in Nape

Written by Naung Hlaing Friday, 07 January 2011 10:23

The cease fire group of Karenni Nationalities People’s Liberation Fronts (KNPLF) leads by U Htun Kyaw, a vice chairman of KNPLF constructing the roads through Nape regions, Bawlake Township in Southern paths of Karenni State. . .

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Burma majority influences into lead mining in Karenni

Written by Kantarawaddy Times Wednesday, 29 December 2010 16:18

The Burmese majority Burma influences over the ethnic minorities Karenni people' operating areas of lead ventures in Pasaung and Mawchi Township, Karenni State. . .

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