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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KNPLF stepped backward from attempted to contest in upcoming elections

Written by Naung Hlaing Monday, 02 August 2010 16:34

The Karenni Nationalities People Liberation Front (KNPLF) which established a representative of Karenni state to contest in the general election is not registering as a political party, according to sources. . .

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Forest ministry urges villagers to support for junta-backed parties

Written by Kantarawaddy Times Thursday, 29 July 2010 13:43

The Burmese Forests Ministry has urged the residents to vote for junta-backed parties in this year's elections, while a visited Village-tract Peace and Development Council's office Deemawso in Karenni state. . .

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Unqualified students failed grade

Written by konee Thursday, 29 July 2010 09:56

About 36 students from Karenni State who fled to the Thai border on the early of this year get rid off from school after unqualified by Karenni Education Department (KnED)'s wings amid news of unsucessful exams over the new students' academic year. . .

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Naypyidaw authorities crack down illegal vehicles in Loikaw

Written by kudu Wednesday, 28 July 2010 17:25

The Burmese authorities from Naypyidaw has launched a widespread crackdown and is confiscating illegal vehicles in Loikaw, the capital of Karenni state, then brought back to Naypyidaw, Burma's new capital, according to local sources. . .

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