MNDF will not register for upcoming election

IMNA – The Mon National Democratic Front (MNDF) will not register for the highly anticipated 2012 elections, says MNDF chairman Nai Nwe Thein.…

Fire in Zin-Gyeik destroys more than 100 homes

IMNA - Fire has ripped through Zin-Gyeik village, Paung Township, in Mon State during the night (25th December). Around 100 homes are reported destroyed after the fire broke out around 11pm local time.…

Mon monks and nationals support the union of the two Mon parties

Min Thuta - According to the Chairman of the All Mon Regions Democracy Party (AMDP), most Mon monks and nationals support the union of the Mon National Democratic Front (MNDF) and the All Mon Regions Democracy Party (AMDP).…

Salt business persons are at a loss as Pa-nga salt price declines

Ja-Loon Htaw, Independent Mon News Agency – Salt farmers in Pa-nga Village, Thanphyuzayart, Mon State, are suffering as the salt price has declined and because of the lack of demand for salt during the current salt-producing season.…

There will be a peace talk says New Mon State Party (NMSP)
Min Thu-ta

IMNA – New Mon State Party (NMSP) has planned to organize peace talks with representatives of the Burmese government, said Nai Hong Sar, the General Secretary of the NMSP.…

KNU reopen key highway from Three Pagoda Pass to Thanphyuzayart

IMNA – The Karen National Union (KNU) has reopened the main highway from the Thai-Burma border township of Three Pagoda Pass (TPP) to Thanphyuzayart today, December 7th. The…

The government’s peace offering intends to divide ethnic group unity

IMNA – The ceasefire talks between the Burmese government and several ethnic groups did not lead to ‘peace’ as intended. Rather, the talks have caused damage to the…

The Road from Ye to Thaphyuzayart is yet to be repaired.

Min Thu Ta - The major highway linking Ye and Thanphyuzayart in Mon State is still in disrepair after being extensively damaged during this year’s extreme monsoon season. Despite the region being well into the dry season, the damaged road is causing lengthy delays and hazardous…

Opinion of Mon nationals will be collected for reunion of two Mon parties

Ja-Loon Htaw – The decision to reunite the two Mon political parties would only be made after a consensus has been reached by Mon nationals and monks, said All Mon Region Democracy Party (AMDP) chairman Nai Ngwe Thein also…

Separate Mon political parties attempt to unite

Jury Chai – According to party leaders, the two domestic Mon political parties are currently attempting to unite and become one party.…