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Pa'O SAZ
The Pa'O Self-Administered Zone (; ''paaow kopine aotehkyaote hkwng r days'') also abbreviated as Pa'O SAZ, as stipulated by the 2008 Constitution of Myanmar, is a self-administered zone consisting of three townships in Shan State. History Pa'O SAZ's official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010. In the wake of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état and ensuing civil war A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same Sovereign state, state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies.J ..., Pa'O youths, like many throughout the country, formed and joined resistance forces like the Pa-O National Defence Force, in opposition to military rule. On 24 February 2023, fighting began in Pinlaung Township, forcing more than 5,000 villagers to flee, including most villagers from Namneng. On 11 March 2023, the village of Namneng became the site of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Self-administered Zone
A self-administered area () is an administrative division, administrative subdivision in Myanmar (Burma). There are five ''self-administered zones'' and one ''self-administered division''. Description The self-administered division (SAD) exists at an administrative level half-a-step below that of states, regions and the union territory, and the self-administrative zones (SAZ) exists at the Districts of Myanmar, district level. Each self-administered area is administered by a "leading body" whose members are those members of their respective State and Regional Hluttaws, state and regional hluttlaw elected within the division and areas. The chief minister of a state or region formally appoints the chair upon selection by the leading body of the division or zones. The self-administered areas are formed on territory under ''de facto'' control of the country's List of ethnic armed organisations in Myanmar, ethnic armed organisations. Self-administered zones and self-administered divi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namneng
Namneng () is a village in the Lonepyin village tract, Pinlaung Township, Pa'O Self-Administered Zone of Myanmar. On 11 March 2023, Namneng became the site of the Pinlaung massacre, during which Myanmar Army troops killed at least 30 civilians, including 3 Buddhist monks A ''bhikkhu'' (, ) is an ordained male in Buddhist monasticism. Male, and female monastics (''bhikkhunī''), are members of the Sangha (Buddhist community). The lives of all Buddhist monastics are governed by a set of rules called the prātimo .... References Populated places in Shan State {{Shan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinlaung Township
Pinlaung Township () is a township of the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone in the Shan State of Myanmar. Its principal town is Pinlaung. According to the 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census, there are 115,047 residents in the township. History On 11 March 2023, the village of Namneng became the site of the Pinlaung massacre, during which Myanmar Army troops killed at least 30 civilians, including 3 Buddhist monks. Wildlife Inle Lake and Inlay Lake Wetland Sanctuary, a well known tourist place and bird watching site, partly lies in this township. This township is home to two endemic rare species of trapdoor spider, the Liphistius Birmanicus and Liphistius Lordae. After first being discovered by an American scientist in 1897, the spiders were again spotted in Pyin Oo Lwin and Taunggyi. Economy The township is home to the Tigyit coal-fired power plant, one of three coal-fired power plants in Myanmar. Pinlaung Township accounts for the largest area of tea cultivation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hsi Hseng Township
Hsi Hseng Township (, also spelt Hsihseng) is a township of the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone in southern Shan State of Myanmar Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has .... The principal town is Hsi Hseng. References Townships of Shan State {{Shan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hopong Township
Hopong Township () () is the capital Townships of Myanmar, township of Pa-O Self-Administered Zone in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma). The principal town is Hopong. Hopong has numerous tourist destinations, such as Htam Sam Cave and :my:မွေတော်ကက္ကူ, Mway Taw Pagoda. Many visitors from different parts of the country enjoy going to Htam Sam Cave, which is not only a beauty spot for nature lovers, but also a place with numerous Buddha images which attract many Buddhist pilgrimages. Near the cave, moreover, free delicious vegetarian meal is served which is well worth enjoying. Mway Taw Pagoda is an impressive pagoda in the centre of the town which is the most significant religious site in Hopong. Hopong township is controlled by the Pa-O National Organisation, who ramped up taxes and conscription in the township in 2024 and 2025 during the Myanmar civil war (2021-present), current phase of the Myanmar civil war. The entered into conflict with the Pa-O Nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pa'O SAZ
The Pa'O Self-Administered Zone (; ''paaow kopine aotehkyaote hkwng r days'') also abbreviated as Pa'O SAZ, as stipulated by the 2008 Constitution of Myanmar, is a self-administered zone consisting of three townships in Shan State. History Pa'O SAZ's official name was announced by decree on 20 August 2010. In the wake of the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état and ensuing civil war A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same Sovereign state, state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies.J ..., Pa'O youths, like many throughout the country, formed and joined resistance forces like the Pa-O National Defence Force, in opposition to military rule. On 24 February 2023, fighting began in Pinlaung Township, forcing more than 5,000 villagers to flee, including most villagers from Namneng. On 11 March 2023, the village of Namneng became the site of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pa'O SAZ Leading Team Headquarters 2
Pa'O may refer to: * Pa'O language, a Karen language of Burma * Pa'O people The Pa'O (; , , or ; ; Eastern Poe Karen: တံင်သူ; ; also spelt Pa-O or Paoh) are an ethnic minority living in Myanmar, with a population of roughly 1,200,000 accounting for approximately 2.1% of the total population in Myanmar. Oth ..., an ethnic nationality in Burma {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pa-O National Organisation
The Pa-O National Organisation () is a Pa-O political party in Myanmar (Burma). Its armed wing, the Pa-O National Army, has between 400 and 700 active personnel. The PNO administers the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone, which consists of three townships in southern Shan State: Hopong, Hsi Hseng, and Pinlaung townships. The PNO claims to represent the Pa-O people and promotes agricultural and work programmes across its controlled territory, in additional to building schools and hospitals in the area. The organisation's armed wing, the Pa-O National Army (PNA), is a close ally of the Burmese military, while PNO itself has close ties to the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party The Union Solidarity and Development Party (; abbr. USDP) is an ultranationalist, pro-military political party in Myanmar. Alongside the National League for Democracy, it is one of Myanmar's two principal national parties. USDP is the succe .... References Paramilitary organ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myanmar Army
The Myanmar Army (; ) is the largest branch of the Tatmadaw, the armed forces of Myanmar, and has the primary responsibility of conducting land-based military operations. The Myanmar Army maintains the second largest active force in Southeast Asia after the People's Army of Vietnam. It has clashed against ethnic and political insurgents since its inception in 1948. The force is headed by the Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar Army, currently Four-star rank (Myanmar), Vice-Senior General Soe Win (general), Soe Win, concurrently Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, with Senior general (Myanmar), Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services. The highest rank in the Myanmar Army is Senior general (Myanmar), Senior General, equivalent to field marshal in Western armies and is currently held by Min Aung Hlaing after being promoted from Four-star rank (Myanmar), Vice-Senior General. With Major g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinlaung Massacre
The Pinlaung massacre was a mass killing of civilians by Burmese military forces on 11 March 2023, in the village of Namneng, Shan State. During the massacre, Myanmar Army troops killed at least 30 civilians, including 3 Buddhist monks. The massacre occurred 9 days after the Tar Taing massacre in Sagaing. Background On 1 February 2021, the Myanmar Armed Forces staged a coup d'état and deposed the democratically elected government led by the National League for Democracy. Shortly thereafter, the military established a junta, the State Administration Council (SAC), and declared a national state of emergency. In response, civilians throughout the country staged large-scale protests to resist the military takeover. By May 2021, the civilian-led resistance had escalated into a civil war against the SAC, which was unwilling to compromise. Namneng (; , variously spelt Namneint, Nanneint, Nam Neng, Nam Hnain, Nan Neint, Nan Nein, etc.) is situated in a contested area of Shan State. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pa'O People
The Pa'O (; , , or ; ; Eastern Poe Karen: တံင်သူ; ; also spelt Pa-O or Paoh) are an ethnic minority living in Myanmar, with a population of roughly 1,200,000 accounting for approximately 2.1% of the total population in Myanmar. Other names of the Pa-O include PAOH, PaU, Taungthu, Taungsu, Tongsu and Kula. History The Pa'O settled in the Thaton region of present-day Myanmar around 1700 BC. Historically, the Pa'O wore colourful clothing until King Anawratha defeated the Mon King, Makuta of Thaton(also called Manuha). The Pa'O were enslaved and forced to wear indigo-dyed clothing to signify their status. People The Pa'O people are the second largest ethnic group in Shan State. They also reside in Kayin State, Kayah State, Mon State, and Bago Division. Many of the modern day Pa'O have fled to Mae Hong Son Province, in northern Thailand, due to ongoing military conflicts in Myanmar. They are believed to be of Tibeto-Burman lineage, and share the language and cultu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
