Recent conflict has brought Myanmar’s biggest rare earth mining region under the control of the Kachin Independence Organization, yet it’s uncertain how it will handle the lucrative but environmentally devastating industry.
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Recent conflict has brought Myanmar’s biggest rare earth mining region under the control of the Kachin Independence Organization, yet it’s uncertain how it will handle the lucrative but environmentally devastating industry.
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Major shifts in national and state-level policies are needed to address the worsening situation of Myanmar refugees in India’s Mizoram state, alongside greater coordination by local humanitarian providers.
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Producer-emcee Kan Kyi draws on his roots to unite a diverse crew of emcees to say in Chiang Mai what often can’t be said in Myanmar.
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A lack of information about courses makes it hard for students to make informed choices as they negotiate the lengthy process of getting admitted to university.
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A history of Myanmar’s first peoples and kingdoms, from the beginning of the world.
A history of Myanmar’s first peoples and kingdoms, from the beginning of the world.
Aung Myat Htay’s new exhibition at Yangon's Myanm/art gallery is a thought provoking exploration of Myanmar's past and present.
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