Buddhist education centres for children and young adults are multiplying across Myanmar, but while they claim to be politically neutral, critics say they teach toxic nationalism and military propaganda.
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Buddhist education centres for children and young adults are multiplying across Myanmar, but while they claim to be politically neutral, critics say they teach toxic nationalism and military propaganda.
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As regions like Sagaing plunge deeper into the chaos of Myanmar’s post-coup conflict, cases of sexual violence by both sides are on the rise and victims have few avenues to seek redress.
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Widespread conflict has had a devastating impact on paddy farmers in war zones, but the slump in production is driving up prices for farmers in more stable areas, despite new onerous export restrictions.
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The economic ventures of the Kayin State Border Guard Force have gained notoriety, but the group insists its businesses benefit the Karen people.
We love to hate backpackers, but maybe they can teach us a thing or two.
For the eighth instalment in our travel series about wild swimming spots, we head to the west coast of Ayeyarwady Region and delight in pristine beaches, idyllic islands and one of the country’s best bridge jumps.
For many at the rally in downtown Yangon on December 10, showing support for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the opening day of hearings at the International Court of Justice was a matter of fulfilling their national duty.
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The Bangladesh government’s decision to deny Rohingya refugees access to mobile phone networks is exacerbating suffering in the camps by isolating residents from their families and support networks.
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Myanmar’s recent retail and wholesale trading reforms have effectively blocked foreign SMEs from investing in trading activities and could even be encouraging illicit trade.
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