Chan Thar

NLD supporters rally in Myitkyina on October 17. (National League for Democracy-Kachin State/Facebook)
NLD wins big in Chin and Kachin states
The ruling party performed well in areas where it was expected to lose support to ethnic parties
Published on Nov 12, 2020
Poll workers count ballots in Yangon being on the evening of November 8 (Sai Zaw/Myanmar Now)
Ballot disputes trigger anger in Pakokku and Hpakant 
The trouble started after poll workers in both locations gave voters the wrong ballots
Published on Nov 9, 2020
Photo : S Yarzar Aung
Karen people vote inside territory controlled by KNU's armed wing
Karen people cast their ballots in Kamai Kon village, Kawkareik township, Karen state. The area is under the control of the Karen National Union's...
Published on Nov 8, 2020
Seng Nu Pan gives a campaign speech at a village near Myitkyina on October 7 (Supplied)
‘We supported them and then they arrested us’ - young anti-war activist takes on the NLD in Kachin 
Seng Nu Pan lived in a camp for displaced people after her village was burned down, now she is running to be an MP
Published on Oct 21, 2020
KSPP supporters take part in a campaign rally in Myitkyina, Kachin state, on October 17. (KSPP Youth)
Despite absence of clashes, election put on hold in large parts of Kachin state
Most of the affected areas are unoccupied due to conflict, inhabited by IDPs, or controlled by armed groups
Published on Oct 21, 2020
Former Pangwa people’s militia and Border Guard Force leader Zahkung Ting Ying at an event held in Kachin’s Special Region 1 (NDP/Facebook)
Party of Kachin warlord vows to avoid intimidating rivals 
Leader’s militiamen control region where NLD members were beaten when they tried to campaign in 2015
Published on Oct 9, 2020
Gannes Basnez is competing for a seat in Waingmaw township, Kachin (Gannes Basnez/Facebook)
United Democratic Party candidate threatens to quit over party leader’s shady past 
The Kachin-based candidate says he will leave unless the party explains Kyaw Myint’s involvement in firm linked to money laundering
Published on Sep 29, 2020
Tatmadaw soldiers seen in Kyaukme district in 2019 (Myat Moe Thu/Myanmar Now)
Sudden arrival of soldiers in swing seats seen as bid to boost USDP’s chances
In at least one case soldiers arrived after the deadline to be eligible to vote but registered anyway, local MP says
Published on Sep 22, 2020
Khaing Khant Kyaw in his Defence Services Medical Academy uniform (Khaing Khant Kyaw/Cubic K/Facebook)
Family still has no contact with military medical student who criticised generals on Facebook 
The family has sent a letter to the institution asking where the student is detained and under which charges
Published on Sep 18, 2020
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gives a speech at the Union Peace Conference on August 19, 2020. (Photo: Union Peace Conference - 21st Century Panglong Facebook Page)
Tatmadaw chief Min Aung Hlaing says election candidates should resist foreign influence
Comments to several opposition parties seen as thinly veiled attack on the NLD
Published on Aug 20, 2020
The entrance to Namjin village seen on March 6 (Photo- Chan Thar/ Myanmar Now)
Kachin residents fearful of losing land to secretive China-backed industrial project
The Yunnan-based company has been criticised as secretive as some question whether it is equipped to run such a project
Published on Jul 7, 2020
Lu Htawng in the room her family of six shares at the St. Joseph IDP camp in Waingmaw township, Kachin state, on March 9, 2020. (Photo- Chan Thar/ Myanmar Now)
Ethnic Issues
After nine years in exile, Kachin IDPs risk losing their homes to land grabbing
Government plan to close all camps leaves IDPs vulnerable to landmines, land grabs and fighting
Published on Jun 9, 2020

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