Protesters burn an image of Min Aung Hlaing in front of the United Nations building in Bangkok in February 2021. (AFP)

Dancing with dictators: The humanitarian dilemma in Myanmar

International aid agencies say they need to play by the junta’s rules to serve vulnerable communities, but critics say they’re legitimising the regime for limited gain and ignoring informal channels.

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