Regime authorities appear to be increasingly abducting young men on the street or during household inspections to boost the number of military conscripts, while families and activists say bribes are no longer enough to free them.
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Regime authorities appear to be increasingly abducting young men on the street or during household inspections to boost the number of military conscripts, while families and activists say bribes are no longer enough to free them.
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Myanmar’s military regime has tried to recruit comedians in its propaganda war, but while some performers have chosen to serve the generals, many more are using their wit for the revolution.
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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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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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Frontier co-founder Sonny Swe says he intends to step down as the company’s chief executive officer, after almost a decade in the role.
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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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Conflict and chaos in Myanmar’s Rakhine State have escalated the risks faced by Bangladeshis who are trying to eke out a living along the maritime border.
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The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has asked judges to order the arrest of the Myanmar junta chief.
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Myanmar workers often wait for weeks in Shan State’s Muse town to secure factory jobs across the border in China’s Yunnan province, where many go on to face exploitation and tough living and working conditions.
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The Arakan Army is engaged in a just war in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, but it must be fought for all communities who call it home – including the Rohingya.
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The all-or-nothing view of Myanmar contestant Thae Su Nyein and her supporters is born of a siege mentality that pervades the country’s politics.
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As civil war pounds Myanmar's economy and drives up prices, garment worker Ma Wai Wai often starts her shift making clothes for international brands on an empty stomach.
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