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Jan 16, 2013 (English Version)
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FBR: Changes in Burma and the FBR mission
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FBR Report: Changes in Burma and the FBR mission
Karen State, Burma16 January, 2013Dear friends,
Thank you for all your love, support and prayers. We are sending this out from Karen State, Burma where we have graduated 15 new FBR relief teams, will soon graduate the next group of medics from the FBR Jungle School of Medicine and are now on relief missions. With your help we now have over 70 teams from 12 ethnic groups. There are good changes in Burma and at the same time attacks and oppression continue, and include the use of jet fighters and attack helicopters especially in the Kachin State. In the face of this we focus on: 1) The FBR mission of help, hope and love to people still under attack in Burma, and putting a light on the situation. 2) Building up all Rangers spiritually, physically, relationally, technically, and professionally. 3) Expanding the FBR mission into new areas, and developing new teams. At the same time we are doing this, we are open to new relationships with the Government of Burma (Myanmar) while continuing to stand with the oppressed.
In this time of change in Burma, the words 'negotiation', 'ceasefire', 'peace through development', and 'surrender' are used. 'Never Surrender' are the final words of the motto of the Free Burma Rangers, which reads:
Love each other. Unite and work for freedom, justice and peace. Forgive and don't hate each other. Pray with faith, act with courage, never surrender.
I have always hated the idea of surrender and would never surrender. Whether in sports, climbing, or as a soldier, surrender was not an idea I would tolerate. But as I look back at my life, I realize that I have chosen to surrender many times: to selfishness, pride, and sin. It took failure in my life to see that I had surrendered many times to bad things and had not surrendered enough to good things – and had not fully surrendered to God.
I had it backwards.
Surrender to God is humbling and leaves you wide open – open to His mercy, forgiveness, love, and way. When I do surrender to God I feel an instant release, cleansing, forgiveness and freedom. God loves each of us whether we surrender to Him or not, but when we surrender to God a new life and relationship opens up for us. This is a relationship of love, forgiveness, direction and freedom. We are never to surrender to sin, selfishness, or to the pressure of other people, but we are to surrender to God.
In our work in Burma we do not want to surrender to fear or fatigue, to oppression or injustice. But we do want to surrender to God and be part of His love for all people in Burma. I want the story of my life and the story of FBR to be: never surrender to sin but constantly surrender to God. I pray this for all of us. Thank you for your love for us and for how we work together for freedom, justice, reconciliation and to meet humanitarian needs in Burma. Thank you and may God bless you. Below is an update of the situation in Burma as we see it now in this new year.
David Eubank, family and all the Free Burma Rangers
A summary of the situation as we see it now in January 2013:
New attacks and ongoing oppression:
1) Burma Army attacks against the Kachin intensify into new areas and continue with over 100,000 Kachin people displaced by over 100 Burma Army battalions in northern Burma. Attack helicopters and fighter jets are bombing, strafing and rocketing the Kachin as of this report.
2) In Shan State, fighting and displacement continue and in the southern Shan State there have been continued clashes between the Burma Army and Shan resistance. FBR medics have given medical treatment to many of those wounded in these attacks by the Burma Army.
3) In Karen State the Burma Army has used the ceasefires to supply their camps beyond the normal supply rate and continue to use forced labor. They have also built new camps in violation of the ceasefire agreement. Border Guard Forces under the authority of the Burma Army have continued attacks in Karen State through 2012.
4) As of this report, many political prisoners remain under arrest. Censorship laws such as the Electronic Transactions Act remain in effect as does the threat of arbitrary arrest.
5) In Arakan State, over 100,000 people have been displaced by inter-ethnic violence between the Rohingya and Arakan. This has been partially fueled by repressive Burma government policies.
6) Humanitarian access is still blocked in many areas of Burma.
Good news and improvement in some areas:
1) Aung San Suu Kyi holds a position in parliament and she, along with others, has received honors on behalf of the international community for their dedication to freedom for the people of Burma.
2) Many political prisoners have been released.
3) Censorship and travel restrictions have been eased.
4) Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing with many of the ethnic groups and there is an overall reduction in fighting.
5) Burma Army leaders have signed an agreement to end forced labor and there has been a reduction in some areas.
6) The FBR had the opportunity to meet leaders of the new government and this is a positive step.
In our view, we see two things happening at once: ongoing oppression and positive change. The FBR will continue giving help, hope and love to those under attack, to get the news out and to stand with the oppressed. We pray for changes and will continue to be open to developing the beginning of a relationship we have with some in the new government, as well as with Aung San Suu Kyi and others, for the purpose of reconciliation, justice and freedom for all.
Thank you and may God bless you,
Dave, family and all of FBR
The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) mission is to provide hope, help and love to internally displaced people inside Burma, regardless of ethnicity or religion. Using a network of indigenous field teams, FBR reports on human rights abuses, casualties and the humanitarian needs of people who are under the oppression of the Burma Army. FBR provides medical, spiritual and educational resources for IDP communities as they struggle to survive Burmese military attacks.
For more information, please visit www.freeburmarangers.org
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Jan 17, 2013 (English Version)
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Jan 19, 2013 (English Version)
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FBR: Burma Army attacks against Kachin continue despite ceasefire
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FBR Report: Burma Army attacks against Kachin continue despite ceasefire
18 January, 2013Kachin State, BurmaAt 5pm Friday, 18 January 2013, Burma Army airstrikes occurred near Lajayang and Laiza in Kachin State. On Friday evening, the Government of Burma announced a ceasefire to begin 6am Saturday. No further air attacks have been reported on Saturday, 19 January, but artillery attacks and other activities have continued:
- In the Mai Ja Yang area, the Burma Army has fired 105mm artillery and 120mm mortars on Kachin Independence Army (KIA) positions for most of the day.
- The Burma Army fired mortars near Lajayang between 10am and 2pm.
- Approximately 150 troops moved into the Lajayang area.
- Helicopters resupplied troops in the Lajayang area.
After initiating a new offensive in the Lajayang area near Laiza in December, the Burma Army has used airstrikes as well as artillery, hitting KIA targets and civilian areas. On Monday, 14 January 2013, three civilians were killed in Laiza by Burma Army 105mm artillery rounds that landed near the city center. In January, the Burma Army has also been launching artillery attacks and airstrikes near Mai Ja Yang. Fighting in Kachin State has continued since 9 June 2011, when a 17-year ceasefire was broken.
God bless you,
Kachin Free Burma Rangers
The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) mission is to provide hope, help and love to internally displaced people inside Burma, regardless of ethnicity or religion. Using a network of indigenous field teams, FBR reports on human rights abuses, casualties and the humanitarian needs of people who are under the oppression of the Burma Army. FBR provides medical, spiritual and educational resources for IDP communities as they struggle to survive Burmese military attacks.
For more information, please visit www.freeburmarangers.org
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FBR: Burma Army Aattacks Against the Kachin Since Ceasefire Declared
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FBR Report: Burma Army Aattacks Against the Kachin Since Ceasefire Declared
21 January, 2013Kachin State, BurmaThe Burma Army is continuing attacks against the Kachin in multiple areas in spite of an announced ceasefire. On Friday, 18 January 2013, the Government of Burma declared a ceasefire for fighting in Kachin State, to take effect at 6am Saturday, 19 January 2013.
Village Burned by Burma Army, Monday 21 January 2013
At 2pm on 21 January, the Burma Army began burning houses in Na Long, a village of approximately 100 houses. Na Long is 9km west of Lajayang, which is 6km west of Laiza. The fires were visible from Kachin Independence Army (KIA) positions atop Hkaya Bum. It is unknown whether any of Na Long’s residents were still in the village.
Attacks on Hkaya Bum on Sunday, 20 January 2013 and Monday, 21 January 2013
Hkaya Bum is a mountaintop KIA position, one of the last lines of defense of Laiza, a city home to many civilians and refugees. These events took place on Sunday 20 January:
About 9am - About 60 Burma Army soldiers closed and exchanged fire with KIA lines on the southern part of Hkaya Bum.
10:30 to 11:45am - Burma Army 120mm mortar fire hit the north and northeast approaches (outlying ridges to the peak) to Hkaya Bum.
11:40am – A Burma Army supply helicopter approached and landed on a hilltop roughly 3 km west of the KIA position.
12:00pm – Burma Army troops started attacking the KIA lines on the northeast front of Hkaya Bum with small arms, machine guns and an RPG. The fighting started from within 300 meters of the KIA lines. Supporting artillery and mortars began within minutes, landing mostly on the northern side of Hkaya Bum, near the KIA lines. This artillery and mortar support was sustained into the early evening.
About 12:10pm – The Burma Army started attacking with small arms and machine gun fire from the north very close to the KIA lines as well.
12:30pm – The Burma Army started attacking from the northwest, in some places within 50m of the KIA’s last trench line on the hilltop.
2:00pm – The Burma Army began tossing hand grenades at KIA positions on the north and northeast sides of the hill. A Burma Army MG-42 machine gun was positioned within 50m of KIA positions. Fighting continued into the early evening.
Burma Army attacks on Hkaya Bum continued on Monday 21 January:
8:00am – The Burma Army resumed attacks, coming from the west and striking against KIA positions on a saddle between the north and south hilltops of Hkaya Bum. The Burma Army used 60mm, 81mm and 82mm mortars in its attack.
About 1pm – The Burma Army began an attack from the southeast side of Hkaya Bum, also firing 120mm mortars near the road linking Hkaya Bum and Laiza. Mortar fire was sustained into the mid-afternoon.
As of late Monday, the KIA still holds its position on Hkaya Bum.
Fighting near Hpakant, 20 January
Starting at 1pm, Sunday 20 January, battalions from Burma Army Military Operation Command (MOC) 7 attacked KIA Battalion 6 at Seng Ra Village, using small arms and 81mm mortars. Villagers fled south to avoid the fighting.
Burma Army attacks and activities on Saturday, 19 January
As previously reported, the Burma Army broke its own ceasefire hours after it was supposed to begin at 6am:
- In the Mai Ja Yang area, the Burma Army has fired 105mm artillery and 120mm mortars on Kachin Independence Army (KIA) positions for most of the day.
- The Burma Army fired mortars near Lajayang between 10am and 2pm.
- Approximately 150 troops moved into the Lajayang area.
- Helicopters resupplied troops in the Lajayang area.
During the early hours of Saturday morning, Burma Army troops resupplied and maneuvered into attack positions without harassment from the KIA, which honored the ceasefire. Fighting continues as more displaced people attempt to reach safety.
God bless you,
Kachin Free Burma Rangers
The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) mission is to provide hope, help and love to internally displaced people inside Burma, regardless of ethnicity or religion. Using a network of indigenous field teams, FBR reports on human rights abuses, casualties and the humanitarian needs of people who are under the oppression of the Burma Army. FBR provides medical, spiritual and educational resources for IDP communities as they struggle to survive Burmese military attacks.
For more information, please visit www.freeburmarangers.org
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Jan 24, 2013 (English Version)
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Jan 25, 2013 (English Version)
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FBR: Kachin FBR Good Life Club Counselor Killed by Burma Army
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FBR Report: Kachin FBR Good Life Club Counselor Killed by Burma Army
Kachin State, Burma25 January, 2013Dear friends, one our Kachin Rangers, 20 year old Zau Hkawng, a Good Life Club counselor, has been killed by the Burma Army while defending his people in Kachin State. He had been missing in action but his body has now been found. We are very sorry to lose him and pray for his family, team and friends. In the sacrifice of his life Zau Hkawng lived out Jesus' words, "Greater love has no man than this that he lay down his life for his friends."
Zau Hkawng a GLC counselor killed by the Burma army
On 16 August 2012, Zau Hkwang was carrying food and giving assistance to Kachin soldiers who were in a line of defense protecting the Kachin people under attack by the Burma Army in Pang Wa, Kachin State. The Burma Army overwhelmed the Kachin position and the Kachin soldiers were forced to retreat. Zau Hkawng chose to cover their retreat and remained as the last man in the position until all others had escaped. By his actions the Burma Army was not able to kill more of the Kachin and were slowed in the taking of the position. In doing this he lost his life. He was last seen defending the hill alone. His body was recovered on 10 December 2012 after the Burma Army left the immediate area.
Zau Hkawng said he joined the FBR because he loved his people and wanted to serve them well. In his role as a Good Life Club counselor he focused on the needs of women and children. He was a loving, energetic and humble young man who gave his all to anyone who needed help. We thank God for him and for his life and are sad for his death. In the midst of our sorrow we trust that nothing precious is eternally lost in God's hands. And we believe we will see him again in the place God has prepared for all of us. We honor Zau Hkwang's courage. His loss makes us more determined to make good his sacrifice for freedom, justice and reconciliation for all in Burma.
May God Bless You,
The Free Burma Rangers
The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) mission is to provide hope, help and love to internally displaced people inside Burma, regardless of ethnicity or religion. Using a network of indigenous field teams, FBR reports on human rights abuses, casualties and the humanitarian needs of people who are under the oppression of the Burma Army. FBR provides medical, spiritual and educational resources for IDP communities as they struggle to survive Burmese military attacks.
For more information, please visit www.freeburmarangers.org
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Jan 26, 2013 (English Version)
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AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S VISIT TO HAWAII
AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S VISIT TO HAWAII
Pillars of Peace Hawaii is co-hosting peace leader Aung San Suu Kyi on her visit to Oahu. The trip, which is Aung San Suu Kyi’s first visit to the islands, enables her to share her message of peace and compassion while gaining an understanding of Hawaii’s unique culture, history and aloha spirit. Other organizations co-sponsoring her visit include Rotary International, East-West Center, and the Myanmar Association of Hawaii.
Pillars of Peace Hawaii is hosting a talk by Aung San Suu Kyi with public, private, and charter high school students entitled “Peace Takes Courage and Compassion” on January 26. Tickets are being distributed to students through their respective schools.
The general public is invited to view the student event online by tuning in to a live stream here, on this website. For those unable to watch the live stream beginning at 9:00 a.m., the talk will be available for playback after the event concludes.
Those wishing to hear Aung San Suu Kyi speak in person can purchase a ticket to the Rotary International’s Rotary Global Peace Forum, where Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver the keynote dinner speech on Saturday, Jan. 26. More information on the Rotary Global Peace Forum is available at http://peaceforumhawaii.org/.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit is part of the ongoing Hawaii Community Foundation initiative, “Pillars of Peace Hawaii: Building Peace on a Foundation of Aloha,” which launched in April 2012 with the visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In addition to hosting the Dalai Lama, Pillars of Peace has sponsored visits by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and John Hunter, founder of the World Peace Game for students. Through these opportunities, the program hopes to spark dialogue about the roles of compassion, diversity, and culture as key components for practicing peace.
Pillars of Peace Hawaii is a program funded primarily by the Omidyar Ohana Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation, a $50 million charitable fund established in 2009 by Hawaii residents Pierre and Pam Omidyar.
AUNG SAN SUU KYI
Aung San Suu Kyi is a Member of Parliament of the Union of Burma and is a founding member of the National League for Democracy. Early in her career, she worked in the office of the United Nations Secretariat in New York and was a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for South East Asian Studies at Kyoto University and the Indian Institute for Advanced Studies in Simla.
Aung San Suu Kyi is a Member of Parliament of the Union of Burma and is a founding member of the National League for Democracy. Early in her career, she worked in the office of the United Nations Secretariat in New York and was a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for South East Asian Studies at Kyoto University and the Indian Institute for Advanced Studies in Simla.
Following her return to Burma in 1988 and winning an election by popular vote, she was placed under house arrest until 1995, and again during 2000 to 2002 and 2003 to 2010.
Aung Sun Suu Kyi has received more than 120 awards and honors internationally, including: Nobel Peace Prize (Oslo, Norway, 1991); Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (India, 1995); Congressional Gold Medal (USA, 2008); Honorary Canadian Citizenship Parliament Hill (Ottawa, Canada, 2008); and Legion of Honor [Ordre national de la Legion d’honneur] (France, 2012).
In Aung San Suu Kyi’s Own Words
“The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear."
“You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.”
“If you're feeling helpless, help someone.”
“If you do nothing you get nothing.”
“Freedom and democracy are dreams you never give up.”
“More people, especially young people, are realizing that if they want change, they've got to go about it themselves.”
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FBR: Burma Army Attacks Continue in Kachin State
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Burma Army Attacks Continue in Kachin State
Kachin State29 January 2013Despite the Government of Burma declaring a ceasefire, Burma Army troops still continue to launch attacks in Kachin State.
In this Report:
Burma Army troops take Hkaya Bum after repeated attacks
Burma Army Tells Villagers to Leave Their Homes
Burma Army Troops Take Hkaya Bum After Repeated Attacks
Burma Army troops continued attacks against Hkaya Bum, a mountaintop KIA position with north and south peaks connected by a saddle, which is one of the last lines of defense for Laiza. After a week of heavy fighting, Hkaya Bum fell to Burma Army troops on 26 January 2013.
The following is an account of military activity 22-26 January 2013:
22 January 2013:
The Burma Army launched attacks on the north side of Hkaya Bum.
23 January 2013:
About 8:00am – The Burma Army continued to attack the north side. In addition, the south side was hit briefly with medium machine gun fire. The Burma Army continued to reposition troops and heavy weapons into the area to support their attack on the KIA post and its supporting positions.
A single helicopter was seen landing on Ntat Bum, a hilltop Burma Army artillery position west of Hkaya Bum, with at least two 105mm guns. The same helicopter did a total of four supply runs carrying mortars and other supplies for Burma Army troops.
24 January 2013:
12:18 pm – On the north side of Hkaya Bum, the Burma Army fired 105mm artillery, as well as 60mm mortars. The Burma Army and the KIA briefly exchanged small arms fire on the south side, then the Burma Army broke contact. No direct attacks occurred on the west or east sides of the saddle between the two peaks of Hkaya Bum.
1:29 pm – Burma Army attacks continued from the north. Artillery and mortar fire to the north increased, but no ground attacks had yet taken place. Roughly every ten seconds the Burma Army fired 60mm mortars, with most impacting near the north and northeast KIA trenches at the top of the hill.
1:37 pm – Fighting becomes heavy in the north and northeast, with near constant small arms, medium and heavy machine guns, artillery, and mortars fire. The northwest side was not yet under direct attack. By this time, the Burma Army was firing from within 100 meters of the KIA trenches.
1:55 pm – Continuous mortar blasts hit the north. Occasional small arms fire on the north side, with KIA returning fire. When the Burma Army troops repositioned themselves there would be one- to two-minute lulls in indirect fire upon KIA troops.
4:20 pm – The area sees a surge in ground fighting and a reduction in indirect mortar and artillery fire as Burma Army troops fought at close range with KIA soldiers on the north side of the hill. Mortars began hitting the saddle between the north and south peaks of Hkaya Bum. To the west side of the saddle, Burma Army soldiers positioned themselves near KIA trenches and fired upon the western KIA trenches.
About 7:30 pm – Burma Army troops attacked Hkaya Bum at night, taking the northwest corner of the hill.
During the day's battle the Burma Army fired 1,260 rounds of artillery and mortars of varied sizes, including many 120mm and 105mm rounds.
25 January 2013:
Some direct fighting and indirect fire continued as both sides repositioned.
26 January 2013:
Between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, there was indirect fire on Hkaya Bum, gradually shifting from the northern peak to the south end of the two hilltops.
About 11:00 am – Burma Army troops fired 105mm artillery and 120mm mortar rounds, with most landing on the north side of Hkaya Bum.
12:30 pm – An Mi17 cargo helicopter landed at Bum Re, a Burma Army artillery position approximately 3 kilometers southwest of Hkaya Bum. Immediately after the helicopter left this position, 120mm mortar attacks on the KIA post resumed.
About 1:30 pm – It was confirmed that Hkaya Bum had fallen to the Burma Army troops.
1:40 pm – Burma Army artillery and mortar rounds continued to hit the southeast slope of Hkaya Bum as KIA soldiers moved down the hill.
Fighting earlier in the week is covered in the following reports: "Burma Army Attacks Since Ceasefire" and "Burma Army Attacks Against Kachin Continue Despite Ceasefire".
Burma Army Tells Villagers to Leave Their Homes
On 22 January 2013, the Burma Army told the remaining residents of the villages of Na Lung, Man Mau, and Man Sai that they had to leave their homes. Each of those three locations is approximately 5 kilometers away from La Jai Yang, which is six kilometers west of Laiza. Na Lung village has two sections: one is Shan and one is Kachin; the Kachin section was abandoned before it was burned on 21 January 2013 by Burma Army troops.
May God Bless You,
Kachin Free Burma Rangers
The Free Burma Rangers (FBR) mission is to provide hope, help and love to internally displaced people inside Burma, regardless of ethnicity or religion. Using a network of indigenous field teams, FBR reports on human rights abuses, casualties and the humanitarian needs of people who are under the oppression of the Burma Army. FBR provides medical, spiritual and educational resources for IDP communities as they struggle to survive Burmese military attacks.
For more information, please visit www.freeburmarangers.org
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