Speaking to reporters Nobel Laureate says an election boycott is still an option, but not likely.
Kachin spokesman tells VOA latest assault, which includes airstrikes, focuses on group's bases near town of Bahmo.
Riot police blocks hundreds of students protesters inside monastery to prevent them from continuing march to Yangon despite government warnings for them to stop while parliament considers changes to law.
Fighting has left at least 130 people dead in the region and has forced tens of thousands to flee across the border into China.
Defense Ministry public affairs director says, however, that situation in Laukkai is stabilizing and residents are returning to homes.
Government, Kokang rebels again trade accusations of attacks on aid workers as two sides continue fierce fighting near border with China.
Rakhine chief minister tells VOA Burmese that since program began last year, only those who identified themselves as 'Bengali' were accepted.
