Translate page with Google Home Stories Burma: Kachin Rebels Locked in War Story November 5, 2012 Burma: Kachin Rebels Locked in War Country: Myanmar (burma) Author: Jason Motlagh Grantee Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Email this page Print this page English Project Burma in Transition After decades of isolation, Burma is taking fresh steps toward democracy. The West has strengthened... Multiple Authors READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT SECTIONS Article KIA fighters on patrol near the southern frontline. Image by Jason Motlagh. Burma, 2012. Fighting between the Burmese Army and ethnic Kachin rebels has uprooted more than 75,000 people from their homes. Peace talks are deadlocked, and for now the people of "the land of blue and gold" are trapped in a war that seems to have no end.