"‘Threats to Our Existence’: Persecution of Ethnic Chin Christians in Burma” Photo Credit: CHRO

September 5, 2012
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CHRO – Ethnic Chin Christians from Burma denied religious freedom, coerced to convert to Buddhism

Chin Human Rights Organization P.O. Box 202, Phrasing Post Office, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50205 Tel: +66.53.210.302 www.chro.ca info@chro.ca   PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ethnic Chin Christians from Burma denied religious freedom, coerced to convert to Buddhism   [5 September 2012 … Continue reading

History of Burma from the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824  - Courtesy Google Books

June 22, 2012
by Dr. Irengbam Mohendra Singh
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OBJECTIVE BURMA III INDIGENOUS BURMESE ORGIN & BURMESE LANGUAGE – MODERN PARADIGMS

Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh The proper name in Burmese for Ava is Ratnapura (Sanskrit) – the Cit of Gems, built in the 14th century CE that lasted for nearly 400 years, apart from a few brief periods. All that remains … Continue reading

18 June 2001 uprising Martyrs: A tribute by Mahesh Konsam

June 18, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Now is the Time for Unity for Manipur`s Integrity

By Rajkumar Bobichand Due to the geopolitical situation of this part of the world which is presently known as Manipur, its land and people have always been threatened by various forces from many directions within and without. No doubt! The … Continue reading

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June 17, 2012
by Amar Yumnam
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Securing People or Securing Territory or a Combination

By Amar Yumnam India’s Prime Minister was in Myanmar recently. In the academic circle the impact of this visit has been an issue of detailed assessment, both nationally and internationally. I understand that Indian intelligence agencies are so busy to … Continue reading

June 7, 2012
by Snippets from the Net
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India’s ‘Discovery’ of Burma Still Waiting for the Train to Leave the Station

By WILLIAM BOOT / THE IRRAWADDY| June 5, 2012 Can India finally overcome years of a stuttering “look east” policy and challenge China’s business dominance in Burma? New Delhi’s belated high-profile official visit after numerous Western leaders had already trail-blazed to Naypyidaw … Continue reading

History of Burma from the Earliest Times to 10 March 1824  - Courtesy Google Books

June 1, 2012
by Dr. Irengbam Mohendra Singh
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Objective Burma – Part I Chahi Taret Khundakpa Of Manipur

The Burmese View of “Seven-year Devastation” of Manipur   By: Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh – April 19 2012 Though we can not always trust historians who often tend to manipulate, we can not do without them. For example: historians who … Continue reading

May 30, 2012
by Snippets from the Net
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Myanmar ultimatum to Manipur militant groups to pack up by June 10

IBNLive.com| Google RSS Feed PTI New Delhi: To shore up its ties with India, Myanmar government has ordered Manipur-based militant outfits to shut their camps and training facilities and leave its soil by June 10. Quoting intelligence inputs, official sources … Continue reading

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May 30, 2012
by kanglaonline
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Myanmar Government orders Manipur-based militant outfits to leave by June 10

May 29,  8:13 PM | Source: Prasar Bharathi| Newsonair.com Myanmar government has ordered Manipur-based militant outfits to shut their camps and training facilities and leave its soil by 10th of next month. Home Ministry official sources said in New Delhi today that … Continue reading

May 25, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Peace Efforts Naga Chapter-evaluated

  By RS Jassal General At present there are three Cease Fire agreements. Two of them are operative inside Nagaland, abstractly in Manipur too and third one in Nagaland – Arunachal & Myanmar (areas under control Khaplang). NSCN (K) {less … Continue reading

March 31, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Travel: Driving Through Myanmar-I

  By Pradip Phanjoubam “Can we help you?” said the front office manager at the hotel in Kalemyo town, our first halt in Myanmar, who looked in his mid 30s approaching me with two young assistants probably in their teens, … Continue reading

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August 19, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Press Release: Mass rally held at Ukhrul, Manipur

Press Release There was a mass rally held today, 19th. 08.2011 starting from 9.30 am in Ukhrul District and all other Naga hill area in Manipur protesting against the upgradation of Sadar Hill District into full fledged District. The rally … Continue reading

August 19, 2011
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Situating the Koms (Komrem) Narrative in Manipur

By: Alex Akhup Abstract This paper is an attempt to evolve an analytical frame of understanding identity and ethnicity in the ‘northeast region’. Positioned from an emic perspective, the article conceptualizes the reality of the Komrem tribes of Manipur vis-à-vis … Continue reading

June 9, 2011
by Imphal Free Press
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Drug consignment worth Rs 120.80 crores seized from Imphal based courier agent

IMPHL, June 9: The Narcotic Control Bureau, (NCB) Regional Unit, Imphal, has seized 12,15,800 tablets of ephedrine HCL (15MG) worth approximately Rs 120.80 crores in black market. According to official source, the huge seizure was made under the supervision of … Continue reading

January 19, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Chin+Kuki+Zo: Plight and Glory?

by Dr. Joseph Suantak, Tuibuang Bazar Churachandpur Isolation from the rest of the world made the Chin+Kuki+Zo people to continue the Stone Age lifestyle until the Whiteman landed. It is likely that they must have been dispersed, wandering and settling … Continue reading

January 17, 2011
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Emoinu celebrated in spectacular fashion

IMPHAL, Jan 17: As celebrated in the past many years traditional worship of Ema Imoinu was extensively performed across the state amongs Meitei families today. In a clearly fresh growth of fervour for the age old traditions, many local clubs … Continue reading

January 13, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Hill Tribal Council takes a dig at state govt on development deficit in Moreh

IMPHAL, Jan 13: The Hill Tribal Council (HTC) has alleged that the government of Manipur is not sincere in developing Moreh, the Indo-Myanmar border town, and has further warned that if the development programs meant for the border town are … Continue reading

January 11, 2011
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Medical camp at Aibol Joupi village of Chandel District

IMPHAL Jan 11: A medical team comprising of medical officers and paramedical staff of the 37 AR of 26 Sector conducted a medical camp at Aibol Joupi village of Chandel District on the Indo Myanmar border on 9 January. A … Continue reading

November 19, 2010
by kanglaonline
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Irom Chanu Sharmila:facts and fate

Irom Chanu Sharmila’s demand for the repeal of Arm Forces Act or AFSPA which has claimed thousands Manipuri dead from the state of Manipur, India will not have greater support and comment from her own country and West unlike the … Continue reading

September 9, 2010
by NEPS News Service
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NE militants move to Myanmar

NEPS News GUWAHATI, SEPT 9: Northeast India Rebel groups including United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), and the Karbi Longri National Liberation (KLNL) have moved their bases to Myanmar from neighboring country Bangladesh … Continue reading

September 4, 2010
by kanglaonline
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Many Myanmarese Manipuris not sure if they are Manipuris

IMPHAL, Sep 3: “What makes an American scholar pursue his research works on the ‘Manipuris in Myanmar’ even when the people of Manipur don’t realize that they have their descendants in the neighbouring country, Myanmar?” This was a typical question … Continue reading

September 1, 2010
by kangla-online
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Obama Commissions Inquiry of Burmese Human Rights

By Nehginpao Kipgen Aug 31, 2010 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/41941/ With just a little over two months before the general election in Burma, which is scheduled for Nov. 7, the United States joined Australia, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia in … Continue reading