Those displaced by conflict in central Myanmar face a sinister threat in the form of venomous snakes, exacerbated by the military’s travel restrictions and hoarding of antivenom.
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Those displaced by conflict in central Myanmar face a sinister threat in the form of venomous snakes, exacerbated by the military’s travel restrictions and hoarding of antivenom.
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Online loan app scams have exploded in Myanmar amid a deep economic crisis, trapping victims with predatory interest rates and blackmailing them after accessing their personal data.
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Vital conservation activities have been suspended since the 2021 coup, while growing conflict and lawlessness have fuelled a reported rise in illegal fishing techniques that threaten the endangered species.
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A weekend book market has served Yangon’s readers since 2017, but vendors say a slowdown in the economy and growing smartphone use have hit their sales hard.
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Communities in Kachin State are increasingly alarmed about the environmental impact of chemical runoff from burgeoning banana plantations.
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The United Wa State Army is planning celebrations next month to mark a ceasefire with the former junta. Under Chinese patronage, its autonomy from Myanmar has solidified.
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