1885
1885 - All of what is now Burma became a British colony in 1885. The borders of this colony included many ethnic groups other than Burmese. The country of Burma includes Shan, Wa, Chin, Kachin, Lisu, Lahu, Palaung, Akha, Mien, Karen, Karenni and many others.All of what is now Burma became a British colony in 1885. The borders of this colony included many ethnic groups other than Burmese. The country of Burma includes Shan, Wa, Chin, Kachin, Lisu, Lahu, Palaung, Akha, Mien, Karen, Karenni and many others. Each of these ethnic groups have their own language, culture, way of dress, etc. Ethnically, they are as different as the British are from the Germans and French. Many of these ethnic groups had their own governing systems ...
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1892
1892 - In 1892 it contained fifteen houses its population was not known. The headman of the village has no others subordinate to him. The inhabitants are of the Palaung tribe. There is a ferry across the Shweli here. O-YIN.—A-village in the O-yin circle, Myaing ...In 1892 it contained fifteen houses its population was not known. The headman of the village has no others subordinate to him. The inhabitants are of the Palaung tribe. There is a ferry across the Shweli here. O-YIN.—A-village in the O-yin circle, Myaing township, Pakokku subdivision and district, with a population of four hundred and eighty-three persons, according to the census of and a revenue of Rs. 940, included in that of Padaingdaw.
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1892 - KAWNG HSANG.—A Palaung village in the Mong Sit circle of the Northern Shan State of South Hsen Wi. It is situated in the rolling country west of Loi Ngiin, the chief village of the circle. In 1892, in March, there were five houses with seven families ...KAWNG HSANG.—A Palaung village in the Mong Sit circle of the Northern Shan State of South Hsen Wi. It is situated in the rolling country west of Loi Ngiin, the chief village of the circle. In 1892, in March, there were five houses with seven families and sixty-seven inhabitants. The villagers were Humai Palaungs and had been settled here many years. They cultivated upland rice.
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1892 - LOI HPANG.—A Kachin village in Tract No. 3, Bhamo district, situated in 230 46' north latitude and 970 25' east longitude. In 1892 it contained fifteen houses ( eight Palaung and seven Lahtawng). The population was not known. The headman has two ...LOI HPANG.—A Kachin village in Tract No. 3, Bhamo district, situated in 230 46' north latitude and 970 25' east longitude. In 1892 it contained fifteen houses ( eight Palaung and seven Lahtawng). The population was not known. The headman has two other villages subordinate to him. There are no cattle in the village. Water can be had from a small stream close by and from Namhkat, three quarters of a mile distant. There is good camping-ground in the village.
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Feb 1892 - The inhabitants, who belong to the Humai branch of the Palaung race, numbered eighty-seven persons in February 1892 and occupied ten houses. They cultivated chiefly hill-rice, but also worked some irrigated land. PANG KA.Palaung village in the Nam Hkam ...The inhabitants, who belong to the Humai branch of the Palaung race, numbered eighty-seven persons in February 1892 and occupied ten houses. They cultivated chiefly hill-rice, but also worked some irrigated land. PANG KA.Palaung village in the Nam Hkam circle of the Northern Shan State of North Hsen Wi, situated in a hollow in the hills to the left of the Ning Lorn road, at a height of three thousand seven hundred feet.
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Mar 1892 - A Palaung village in the Na Wa or North Mong Ha circle of the Northern Shan State of South Hsen Wi. It contained in March 1892 eleven houses, with a population of one hundred and fifteen persons. The villagers belonged to the Man Tong branch of Palaungs ...KUNG KA.—A Palaung village in the Na Wa or North Mong Ha circle of the Northern Shan State of South Hsen Wi. It contained in March 1892 eleven houses, with a population of one hundred and fifteen persons. The villagers belonged to the Man Tong branch of Palaungs and had been settled here for over a generation. They were engaged in lowland paddy cultivation.
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Apr 1892 - It is in the Ho Kga township and had ten houses in April 1892, with fifty- eight inhabitants, all of them Shans. They cultivated upland and lowland rice. PANG HSO I.ENG— A Palaung village in the Nam Hkani circle of the Northern Shan State of North ...It is in the Ho Kga township and had ten houses in April 1892, with fifty- eight inhabitants, all of them Shans. They cultivated upland and lowland rice. PANG HSO I.ENG— A Palaung village in the Nam Hkani circle of the Northern Shan State of North MsGn \Vi, about two miles from the Myoza's town, on a knoll at the foot of the range which bounds the Nam Mao tShweli) plain on the south. The village is traversecl by the road to Ning Lom. The inhabitants, who belong ...
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Apr 1892 - It is in charge of a Kin Along, who also holds the adjacent village of Nga Kang. In April 1892 there were thirteen houses, with a population of 70 persons, all Shans. They cultivated some narrow paddy-fields along the Nam Hsa, but trusted to their taungya ...It is in charge of a Kin Along, who also holds the adjacent village of Nga Kang. In April 1892 there were thirteen houses, with a population of 70 persons, all Shans. They cultivated some narrow paddy-fields along the Nam Hsa, but trusted to their taungya crops for their chief harvest. The village is situated at a height of two thousand nine hundred feet, on the ridge over the Salween. NA HSAI .Palaung village in the Ko Kang trans-Salween circle of the Northern Shan ...
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1893
Feb 1893 - A Palaung village in the Mong Yu circle of the Northern Shan State of North Hsen Wi, situated in the hills west of Mong Yu village. There were six houses in February 1893, with forty-four inhabitants, all Palaungs of the Humai branch. They cultivated hill ...A Palaung village in the Mong Yu circle of the Northern Shan State of North Hsen Wi, situated in the hills west of Mong Yu village. There were six houses in February 1893, with forty-four inhabitants, all Palaungs of the Humai branch. They cultivated hill-rice and a little cotton, besides tobacco and vegetables. SA-LIN.- A subdivision of the Minbu district, is bounded on the north by PakAkku district, on the east by the Irrawaddy river, separating it from dbyGooc^Ic ...
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1894
1894 - A Palaung village in North Hsen Wi Northern Shan State, in M6ng Hawm circle: it contained fifteen houses in 1894, with a population of fifty persons. The revenue paid was two rupees per household: the people were paddy and opium cultivators by occupation, and ...PANG LONG.—A Palaung village in North Hsen Wi Northern Shan State, in M6ng Hawm circle: it contained fifteen houses in 1894, with a population of fifty persons. The revenue paid was two rupees per household: the people were paddy and opium cultivators by occupation, and owned sixteen bullocks and thirteen buffaloes. The price of paddy was six annas the basket. PANGLUM.—A Kachin village in Tract No. 3, Bhamo district, situated in 930 37' north latitude and 970 ...
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Feb 1894 - The inhabitants are Palaungs and Kachins, and there were in February 1894 thirty -eight houses in all. The Palaungs, who are the less scattered, are of the Humai branch and numbered one hundred and twelve persons. The Kachins are of the Lawhkum clan, and of ...The inhabitants are Palaungs and Kachins, and there were in February 1894 thirty -eight houses in all. The Palaungs, who are the less scattered, are of the Humai branch and numbered one hundred and twelve persons. The Kachins are of the Lawhkum clan, and of them there were fifty-five altogether. There was a pongyi kyaung in the larger of the two Palaung villages, with two monks. Both races are engaged in hill-rice cultivation, and the Kachins grow also a good many acres of ...
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1897
1897 - It contained fifteen villages, with two hundred and ninety-nine houses, in 1897. headman is styled a Mingael, and lives in Myothit, a large and flourishing Palaung village. The inhabitants are Pa-Ies and cultivate about three hundred and sixty-five acres of tea ...It contained fifteen villages, with two hundred and ninety-nine houses, in 1897. headman is styled a Mingael, and lives in Myothit, a large and flourishing Palaung village. The inhabitants are Pa-Ies and cultivate about three hundred and sixty-five acres of tea gardens and two hundred and forty- five acres of hill paddy. One thousand four hundred and fifty bullock loads of pickled tea are exported annually. The circle is situated on the borders of Mong Mit State, in hilly ...
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1898
1898 - HAO HKANG.—A circle in the Northern Shan State of North Hsen Wi. It had in 1898 one Palaung and four Kachin villages, with forty houses and a population of about 250. It is situated some fourteen miles north of the Nam Tu opposite the Mong Yin circle ...HAO HKANG.—A circle in the Northern Shan State of North Hsen Wi. It had in 1898 one Palaung and four Kachin villages, with forty houses and a population of about 250. It is situated some fourteen miles north of the Nam Tu opposite the Mong Yin circle, and consists of wooded hills and undulating grassy plains. The main village has fifteen houses with a population of about 75, and is situated on a sort of table-land in the range of hills running east and west, parallel ...
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1901
Mar 1, 1901 - The speakers of Palaung numbered 50504 on the 1st March 1901.From Census of India, 1901 - Related web pagesbooks.google.com/books?id=GSUUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA90 ...
1904
1904 - Akademie) in 1904, and in addition to a very careful study of the phonology of Khasi, the speech of the natives of the Khasia and Jaintia hills around Shillong (only about 177000 in number), has also an appendix on the languages of the Palaung, Wa, and Riang ...The first, entitled Grundzuge einer Lautlehre der Kliasi-Sprache, in ihren Beziehungen zu derjenigen der Hon-Khmer-Sprachen, was published at Munich ( Verlag der k. Akademie) in 1904, and in addition to a very careful study of the phonology of Khasi, the speech of the natives of the Khasia and Jaintia hills around Shillong (only about 177000 in number), has also an appendix on the languages of the Palaung, Wa, and Riang tribes of the Middle Sal ween.
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1905
1905 - lbs., valued at £1500, in 1905. An interesting report has recently been made by Mr. ECS George, Deputy Commissioner of the district, on the workings for tourmaline round the small Palaung hamlet of Sanka about a mile east of Maingnin , where operations were ...lbs., valued at £1500, in 1905. An interesting report has recently been made by Mr. ECS George, Deputy Commissioner of the district, on the workings for tourmaline round the small Palaung hamlet of Sanka about a mile east of Maingnin , where operations were carried on by the Chinese, according to local tradition, some —200 years ago.
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1922
1922 - 1922年时，掸联邦(Federated Shan States)由33邦联合组成，分别为：21个掸邦(Shan)、7 个德努邦(Danu)、2个巴欧邦(Pa-O)、1个布朗邦(Palaung)、1个巴东邦(Padaung)、1个果敢邦(Kokang)。From 掸邦 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书 - Related web pageszh.wikipedia.org/zh-hans/掸邦
1924
1924 - This study, which was researched in the 1910s and published in 1924, deals for the most part with the Katur tribe of the Palaungs. They live in or near Namhsan, the capital of Tawngpeng, which was nominally a Shan State but which was governed by a Palaung ...This is a detailed study on all aspects of life and culture of the Palaungs of the Shan States. This study, which was researched in the 1910s and published in 1924, deals for the most part with the Katur tribe of the Palaungs. They live in or near Namhsan, the capital of Tawngpeng, which was nominally a Shan State but which was governed by a Palaung chief then, and inhabited almost entirely by Palaungs. The Palaungs are a Mon-Khmer speaking group (as are the Lamet in ...
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1931
1931 - These ethnic peoples include the Akha, Arakanese, Karen, Kachin, Lahu, Lisu, Mon , Naga, Palaung, Shan, and Wa. There are no accurate figures on the relative size of Burma's ethnic groups; the last census to ask questions about ethnicity was conducted in 1931 ...These ethnic peoples include the Akha, Arakanese, Karen, Kachin, Lahu, Lisu, Mon , Naga, Palaung, Shan, and Wa. There are no accurate figures on the relative size of Burma's ethnic groups; the last census to ask questions about ethnicity was conducted in 1931 by the British colonial government. In subsequent population counts, the Burmese government avoided questions on ethnicity in order to downplay Burma's ethnic diversity.
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1937
1937 - 当时掸邦由许多小邦组成，由各族土司统治，与缅甸本部互不隶属。 后英国将阿佤山区并入众掸邦，于是众掸邦由21个掸（Shan）邦、7个德努（Danu）邦、2个巴欧（Pa-O）邦、1 个布朗（Palaung）邦、1个巴东（Padaung）邦、1个果敢（Kokang）邦、1个佤（Wa）邦组成，共计34邦。 1937年印缅分治 ...From 缅北掸邦民族冲突回顾与前瞻_红袍萤火虫_新浪博客 - Related web pagesblog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_56eccef30100gqvc.html
1946
Mar 1946 - After the Second World War, in March 1946, the leaders of the Federated Shan States – Shan, Da-nu, Pa-O, Palaung and Wa - met together with representatives of the Chin, Kachin, and Karen peoples in Panglong to discuss the future.From Our Document - Redo 8-8-88 - Related web pageswww.redo8888.com/document.htm
1947
Feb 14, 1947 - One week later, on 14 February 1947, the saopha, along with other ethnic leaders (Kachin, Chin, Palaung, Mon and others), signed an agreement with Burmese leader and hero Bogyoke Aung San to petition the British government for independence, all the while ...One week later, on 14 February 1947, the saopha, along with other ethnic leaders (Kachin, Chin, Palaung, Mon and others), signed an agreement with Burmese leader and hero Bogyoke Aung San to petition the British government for independence, all the while being reassured that their ethnic rights would be protected in the fledgling and predominantly ethnic Burmese nation.
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1948
Jan 4, 1948 - The Union of Burma with an area of about 2, 61610 sq. miles was born on 4 January 1948. It is a multi-national, multi-cultural and multi- religious country collectively owned by various peoples and ethnic races. About 60% of the country's populations are ...The Union of Burma with an area of about 2, 61610 sq. miles was born on 4 January 1948. It is a multi-national, multi-cultural and multi- religious country collectively owned by various peoples and ethnic races. About 60% of the country's populations are non-Burmans mostly in-habiting in the states/provinces . They are Shan, Chin, Kachin, Karen, Kayah, Mon, Pa-o, Palaung, Padaung, Naga. Lahu, Akha, Wa, Rohingya (Arakanese Muslim), Rakhine (Arakanese Buddhist) and ...
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1958
Feb 2, 1958 - In 1956, when the Burmese Army learned of an impending visit of distinguished American /military leaders, they visited a !number of jungle villages of the Palaung Tribe to get suitable gifts for the Americans. They got two .45-caliber American pistols, a ring bearing the initials "JPW" ... From BODY OF WAR HERO TO BE BURIED HERE; Remains of Airman Killed in ... - Related web pagesselect.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res ...
1968
1968 - 1968年克钦族独立组织KIO，首次与缅甸共产党联合对抗缅甸军政府－－在国内方面：培训布朗族（Palaung）军、若开族（Rakhine）军反抗缅甸军政府。 在国际方面：借道给那加（Naga）军、米梭（Mizo）军反抗印度政府。From 缅甸风云：缅甸克钦族反军政府力量 - Related web pageswww.boxun.com/hero/Burma'sChinese/20_1.shtml
1976
1976 - An official history of the country's nationalist movement, published by the government in 1976, stated that ”Myanmar” meant only the old kingdom of Mandalay , while ”Burma” (bama in Burmese) is ”the country where different nationalities such as the Kachin, Karen ...An official history of the country's nationalist movement, published by the government in 1976, stated that ”Myanmar” meant only the old kingdom of Mandalay , while ”Burma” (bama in Burmese) is ”the country where different nationalities such as the Kachin, Karen, Kayah, Chin, Pa-O, Palaung, Mon, Myanma, Rakhine, Shan reside reside.” Significantly, Aung San and his comrades called their movement Dohbama Asiayone, ”Our Burma Association”, and not Dohmyanmar Asiayone.
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Feb 12, 1976 - The Palaung State Liberation Organization (PSLO) and its armed wing, the Palaung State Liberation Army (PSLA) was established on 12 February 1976.From The Palaung Land Website » LIBERTY - Related web pageswww.palaungland.org/liberty/
Apr 28, 1976 - Le 28 avril 1976, ce FNDF lient son premier congrès, changeant son nom en Front national démocratique (FND), avec cette fois une forte participation. Bo Mya est élu président et les membres en sont: l'AIK, l'Armée de l'État Shan, l'Armée nationale de ...Le 28 avril 1976, ce FNDF lient son premier congrès, changeant son nom en Front national démocratique (FND), avec cette fois une forte participation. Bo Mya est élu président et les membres en sont: l'AIK, l'Armée de l'État Shan, l'Armée nationale de libération des Môn, l'Armée pour l'indépendance de l'Arakan (136), l'Armée nationale Lahu, l'Organisation pour la libération de l'État Palaung et l 'Organisation nationale Pao, qui existaient déjà.
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May 1976 - The National Democratic Front is an organisational formed in May 1976 with the aim of unifying the various ethnic insurgent armies. Its members include Shan, Karen, Karenni, Pa-o, Palaung, Wa, Mon, Kachin, Arakan and Lahu groups. Rebound 88 Call to action on the ...From Tai4Freedom - Just a normal day - Related web pageswww.tai4freedom.info/articles/nday1.html
May 10, 1976 - The NDF was established in May 10, 1976 at Manerplaw, Kawtoolay by 12 different Ethnic political parties and organizations, such as the Arakan, Chin, Karen, Karenni, Kachin, Lahu, Mon, Pa-O, Palaung, Shan and Wa. The NDF is the first and most ...The Chin National Front is a member of the National Democratic Front, which consists with leadership of political wings in the ethnic groups. The NDF was established in May 10, 1976 at Manerplaw, Kawtoolay by 12 different Ethnic political parties and organizations, such as the Arakan, Chin, Karen, Karenni, Kachin, Lahu, Mon, Pa-O, Palaung, Shan and Wa. The NDF is the first and most successful union of all of the ethnic groups who are working together to develop ...
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Jun 7, 1976 - Weapons The Karen's eight allies In the Front include: — Kayan New Land party: Mostly Roman Catholics, the Kayan are known as the "giraffe people" because they artificially lengthen their necks with stacks of brass rings,— Palaung State Liberation Organization: one of the smaller ... From Uebels Seek Ouster Of Rangoon Regime . - Related web pagesnews.google.com/newspapers?id=Vh0vAAAAIBAJ ...
1983
1983 - They settled in Nor Lae in 1983, having migrated south from the Palaung sub-state of Tawngpeng in the north -west of Burma's Shan State. They are related to the Wa, their language sharing some words with the Wa language. Palaung women wear a predominantly red ...There are only a few hundred of them in the Kingdom, living in half a dozen villages in the Fang area, one of which is Nor Lae. They settled in Nor Lae in 1983, having migrated south from the Palaung sub-state of Tawngpeng in the north -west of Burma's Shan State. They are related to the Wa, their language sharing some words with the Wa language. Palaung women wear a predominantly red costume, which can be seen at Nor Lae. Here the women are used to tourists and are not ...
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1989
Sep 24, 1989 - smaller ethnic armies also gave in. The 2000-strong Shan State Army (SSA), which for decades had waged a war for autonomy for Shan State, made peace with Rangoon on 24 September 1989, and was granted timber concessions in the Hsipaw area in northern Shan ...smaller ethnic armies also gave in. The 2000-strong Shan State Army (SSA), which for decades had waged a war for autonomy for Shan State, made peace with Rangoon on 24 September 1989, and was granted timber concessions in the Hsipaw area in northern Shan State. They were followed by smaller groups of Pa-O and Palaung rebels who also operated in Shan State.
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1991
1991 - The Inter Mountain Peoples Education and Culture in Thailand Association (IMPECT ) is a private non-governmental organisation that was founded by ethnic minorities in Northern Thailand in 1991. It is acknowledged by the Thai government. Today, the ...The Inter Mountain Peoples Education and Culture in Thailand Association (IMPECT ) is a private non-governmental organisation that was founded by ethnic minorities in Northern Thailand in 1991. It is acknowledged by the Thai government. Today, the organisation is led by the Karen, Hmong, Mien, Lahu, Kisu , Lua, Akha, Palaung and Kachin. Its activities are aimed at supporting ethnic minorities in their daily life and preserving their culture and language, thus ...
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1991 - Local villagers were the first to begin mining for rubies in Mongsu in 1991. However, the mining areas. They then auctioned off the best areas to the highest bidders. Various armed organizations that have reached ceasefire agreements with the SLORC, namely the ...Local villagers were the first to begin mining for rubies in Mongsu in 1991. However, the mining areas. They then auctioned off the best areas to the highest bidders. Various armed organizations that have reached ceasefire agreements with the SLORC, namely the Shan State Army, the Kokang, Wa, Force 815, the Pa-O, Palaung and Kachin Defense Army (KDA) have all bid for and been granted different areas. Those who do not belong to a particular group have had to work as ...
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Apr 1991 - A Palaung armed group, the Palaung State Liberation Organization/Army, operated in northern Shan State, but in April 1991 it signed a cease-fire with the State Law and Order Restoration Council; a small breakaway group, the Palaung State Liberation Front ...They also cultivate tea leaves as a cash crop, used to make pickled tea or let- hpet, which is popular with the Burmans (Bamars). Although their indigenous religion is animist, many Palaungs have become Buddhists. A Palaung armed group, the Palaung State Liberation Organization/Army, operated in northern Shan State, but in April 1991 it signed a cease-fire with the State Law and Order Restoration Council; a small breakaway group, the Palaung State Liberation Front , has ...
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Apr 21, 1991 - The Palaung State Liberation Army (PSLA) in northern Shan State made peace with Rangoon on April 21, 1991. Its strength is estimated at 700-800 men.From Burma: Prospects For A Democratic Future - Research and Read Books, … - Related web pageswww.questia.com/googleScholar.qst?docId=34651913
Apr 23, 1991 - On 23 April 1991 the 600-member Palaung State Liberation Army made a truce with SLORC. The 500-member Pa-O National Army rebel group also signed a peace treaty with the military regime. Accusations were leveled that the smaller forces were pushed into ...On 23 April 1991 the 600-member Palaung State Liberation Army made a truce with SLORC. The 500-member Pa-O National Army rebel group also signed a peace treaty with the military regime. Accusations were leveled that the smaller forces were pushed into signing accords by the unremitting abuse of their ethnic civilians by SLORC troops. The Tatmadaw, the SLORC's armed force, had increased its own troop strength from approximately 190000 to well over 300000 ...
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1992
Jan 12, 1992 - For this reason, some of the Palaung leaders and young Palaung people including Mai Aik Pan were negotiation with the NDF delegation and they agreed to found the Palaung State Liberation front in Jan 12, 1992. Since then, he had been acting as a National ...For this reason, some of the Palaung leaders and young Palaung people including Mai Aik Pan were negotiation with the NDF delegation and they agreed to found the Palaung State Liberation front in Jan 12, 1992. Since then, he had been acting as a National Front Center Executive Committee member. Moreover, he was still a chair member of the NDF center-working group until his arrest.
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1995
Mar 1995 - When the decisions were made for the Naga Self Administered Zone, Danu Self Administered Zone, Pao Self Administered Zone, Palaung Self Administered Zone, Kokant Self Administered Zone and Wa self administered Division in the last secession of the ...When the decisions were made for the Naga Self Administered Zone, Danu Self Administered Zone, Pao Self Administered Zone, Palaung Self Administered Zone, Kokant Self Administered Zone and Wa self administered Division in the last secession of the National Convention of March of 1995 before it was postponed, it could be understood that the SLORC made these decisions without upholding the desire of the ethnic groups concerned. The ethnic groups who were granted ...
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1996
Jan 1, 1996 - Some refugee settlements have been set up in Thailand for nearly 18 years. Since opium king pin Khun Sa's surrendered on 1st January 1996 to the SLORC, many other Palaung villagers who had lived in areas under Khun Sa's control and whose family members had ...Some refugee settlements have been set up in Thailand for nearly 18 years. Since opium king pin Khun Sa's surrendered on 1st January 1996 to the SLORC, many other Palaung villagers who had lived in areas under Khun Sa's control and whose family members had been forced joining his army have also fled to Thailand. Now there are about 5000 Palaung refugees in the north of Thailand.
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1998
Sep 1998 - A gallery of photos of Silver Palaung taken at the five day market being held in Kalaw market, southwestern Shan State, Myanmar (Burma) in September 1998. For a description of Silver Palaung clothing click here or follow the same link from the photogallery.From Myanmar (Burma) photogallery and articles - Related web pageswww.tribaltextiles.info/Countries/Myanmar ...
2002
Mar 2002 - Human Rights Watch interview with Aung Kyaw, Thailand, March 2002. when they're only four years old they give the boy a rock and pretend it's a grenade; if he can throw it up the hillside he gets food. At age eight or nine they give real military training with ...Human Rights Watch interview with Aung Kyaw, Thailand, March 2002. when they're only four years old they give the boy a rock and pretend it's a grenade; if he can throw it up the hillside he gets food. At age eight or nine they give real military training with real guns. Once they're over ten they're sent to the front line. . . . The Wa also control areas where Akha, Lahu, Palaung and other groups live. These people have to give a tax, and if they can't pay it they have to ...
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2003
Jun 14, 2003 - The Palaung and Wa have expressed their solidarity and trust with the pro- democracy leader who is now being held captive under the guise of ... In an open letter addressed to the Leader of National League for Democracy, it was openly declared: "We Palaung State Liberation Front (PSLF) ... From Burmese ethnic groups openly espress their continued unflinching … - Related web pageswww.asiantribune.com/news/2003/06/14/burmese ...
2004
Feb 2004 - The 10 communities in the Wa Special Region of Eastern Shan States which I visited in February 2004 had similarly been granted tracts of land in arable valleys where rice, fruits and vegetables could be grown as cash crops, and mixed farming could.The Pa-O and Palaung, for example, as officially recognized indigenous ethnic minority groups, have been granted tracts of land in upper Myanmar outside Mandalay, under terms which could be considered to be 'self-determination within the life of the nation-state'. The 10 communities in the Wa Special Region of Eastern Shan States which I visited in February 2004 had similarly been granted tracts of land in arable valleys where rice, fruits and vegetables could be grown as ...
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Show lessFrom Security and sustainable development in Myanmar - Related web pagesbooks.google.com/books?id=KKJRf-s3SikC&pg=PA72 ...
2005
Apr 2005 - The political situation in the Palaung region of Shan State has deteriorated in recent months, after members of the Palaung State Liberation Army gave up their arms to the SPDC in April 2005. The SPDC subsequently banned all PSLA battalions and military ...The political situation in the Palaung region of Shan State has deteriorated in recent months, after members of the Palaung State Liberation Army gave up their arms to the SPDC in April 2005. The SPDC subsequently banned all PSLA battalions and military movements in Shan State. Aung Myo Min said that the SPDC targets young and illiterate youths in a systematic way, to insure that they will be more easily controlled and less likely to speak out against the SPDC.
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Show lessFrom SPDC Using Forced Conscription in Shan State - Related web pageswww.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=5307 ...
2006
Apr 2006 - At the same time, abuses by the regime’s troops have been continuing in other parts of Burma. Between January and April 2006, in six Palaung villages in Murng Kerng township, central Shan State, at least 29 Palaung women suffered sexual violence, including ...At the same time, abuses by the regime’s troops have been continuing in other parts of Burma. Between January and April 2006, in six Palaung villages in Murng Kerng township, central Shan State, at least 29 Palaung women suffered sexual violence, including gang-rape, sexual slavery and torture to death, committed by SPDC officers and soldiers from LIB 514, 515 and IB 64. Women were seized by patrolling troops and kept for sexual abuse for up to five nights.
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Show lessFrom Women's testimonies of ongoing abuses, including sexual violence, belie … - Related web pageswww.asiantribune.com/node/989
2007
Sep 27, 2007 - Here's a snip from an blog post they just published: On September 27, 2007 hundreds of Shan, Pa'O, Palaung, and Lahu villagers gathered in a internally displaced persons site in Shan State, Eastern Burma as an act of solidarity with those demonstrating in ...Here's a snip from an blog post they just published: On September 27, 2007 hundreds of Shan, Pa'O, Palaung, and Lahu villagers gathered in a internally displaced persons site in Shan State, Eastern Burma as an act of solidarity with those demonstrating in the larger cities of Burma. Villagers expressed their common desire for the restoration of a free and democratic Burma, in which people of every ethnicity are guaranteed fundamental rights.
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Show lessFrom - Boing Boing - Related web pagesboingboing.net/2007/09/23-week/
2008
Dec 2008 - In 2008 December, the second congress of PYNG decided to change the name of the organization to the Ta'ang Students and Youth Organization (TSYO) to reflect that although we are called the Palaung in the Burmese language, we will start to call ourselves ...In 2008 December, the second congress of PYNG decided to change the name of the organization to the Ta'ang Students and Youth Organization (TSYO) to reflect that although we are called the Palaung in the Burmese language, we will start to call ourselves “Ta'ang” as per our own language. We also changed the structure of our organization during our second Congress, from a Coordinator system to a Secretary system. The congress elected 7 Executive Committee Members to ...
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Show lessFrom The Palaung Land Website » TSYO - Related web pageswww.palaungland.org/tsyo/
2010
Jan 26, 2010 - 2010 Jan 26, In Myanmar the Palaung Women's Organization reported that opium cultivation in Shan State has tripled in certain areas over the past three years . The Palaung are an ethnic minority in the northern state.From Timeline Myanmar (Burma) - Related web pagestimelines.ws/countries/BURMA.HTML
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