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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KA banns election campaigns in villages

Written by Kantarawaddy Times Monday, 20 September 2010 16:34

The Karenni Army (KA) in front-line made the announcement that they banned the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) campaigning in several villages under its control, in Karenni state, according to the local residents sources. . .

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NUDP step backward to contest in November general elections

Written by Kantarawaddy Times Saturday, 18 September 2010 10:32

A represent Karenni people in Karenni state the National Unity and Development Party (NUDP) will not contest in Burma's forthcoming national elections on November 7. . .

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To vote USDP to win villagers promised will be awarded

Written by Ko Nee Wednesday, 15 September 2010 15:52

The Burmese military promised Karenni people to give a Chinese made Tawlawgyi (plough machine) to each village' chiefs for voting to the Burmese regime's proxy political party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) in the coming general election. . .

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