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SMEs struggle to survive amid economic turmoil

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Myanmar witnessed historic growth during the reform years between 2011 and 2020. However, since the coup, they’ve been faced with issues including access to finance, rising prices and security concerns, and many are struggling to survive.

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In Magway Region, junta’s campaign of terror continues

Junta forces stand accused of raping and killing a mother during a raid on a village in Magway Region, where the escalating conflict is disproportionately impacting old people, women and children. This story is by journalists from Frontier Myanmar.

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Blood transfusions drying up

This week: Among the many issues facing Myanmar’s healthcare system is a lack of access to timely blood transfusions, with state-run hospitals accused of making.

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Civilians under fire in Kayin conflict

Amid the ongoing conflict in Kayin State, the Myanmar military has been accused of indiscriminately shelling civilian areas and killing villagers – an accusation denied by an army POW – with women and children disproportionately affected.

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Aid and healthcare cut off in Kayah conflict

Residents of conflict-stricken Kayah State have to deal not only with displacement caused by the fighting, but also heavy restrictions on medicine and assistance, with junta forces accused of destroying supplies meant for IDPs.

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Podcast: Shan State’s complete collapse of rule of law

The killing of a resident in central Shan State, allegedly at the hands of a drunk-driving Myanmar army soldier, demonstrates the complete collapse of rule of law in the state, residents say.

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Podcast: In conflict-torn Kayin State, displaced face struggle for survival

The military’s offensives in Kayin State, particularly KNU-controlled areas, has led to hundreds of thousands displaced and an unknown number killed. With much of the population reliant on their land for agricultural work, it’s also creating far-reaching economic difficulties.

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Podcast: Death in Custody

Many of those arrested for their involvement in the widespread resistance against last year’s coup have been tortured during interrogation, and more than 100 people have been killed in custody.

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Volume 6, Issue 18

January 27, 2021

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Myanmar enters 2021 with more friends than foes

The early delivery of vaccines is one of the many boons of the country’s geopolitics, but to really take advantage, Myanmar must bury the legacy of its isolationist past.

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Will the Kayin BGF go quietly?

The Kayin State Border Guard Force has come under intense pressure from the Tatmadaw over its extensive, controversial business interests and there’s concern the ultimatum could trigger fresh hostilities in one of the country’s most war-torn areas.

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