Enumerators collect census data from a family in Yangon on March 30, 2014. (AFP)

Census or spy op? Upcoming population count raises alarm

Despite a lack of international support, the military regime is pushing ahead with a census that many fear will be used to further oppress dissidents and could intensify conflict.

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