An amnesty scheme for undocumented migrants in Thailand offers hope for many Myanmar workers operating in the shadows, but the costs are high, and migrants then face burdensome tax demands from the Myanmar junta.
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An amnesty scheme for undocumented migrants in Thailand offers hope for many Myanmar workers operating in the shadows, but the costs are high, and migrants then face burdensome tax demands from the Myanmar junta.
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There is growing evidence that the cash-strapped junta is refusing to pay the pensions and compensation that soldiers’ families are entitled to when their husbands or sons die on duty.
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Bangladesh’s interim government has lobbied successfully for an international conference on the Rohingya. But for repatriation to have any chance of moving forward, organisers need to consider the rise of the Arakan Army.
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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.
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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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