Some powerful ethnic armed groups are increasingly throwing their weight behind Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, seemingly defying China and other allies to take on the military.
BY Sam Foot
Some powerful ethnic armed groups are increasingly throwing their weight behind Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, seemingly defying China and other allies to take on the military.
BY Sam Foot
Trade between the once-thriving border towns of Muse and Ruili is restarting after nearly three years, but remains restricted to a trickle of trucks, with Myanmar wary of the COVID-19 surge in China.
BY Frontier
The regime's sudden decision has hobbled Myanmar citizens seeking better lives overseas and risks depriving migrant workers of legal protections, with rights groups suspecting a ploy to target dissidents.
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Most – but not all – militia groups in Muse Township are involved in illegal activities that include running gambling dens and brothels.
A decision to park illegally in downtown Yangon leads to an unexpectedly enjoyable morning.
BY Thomas Kean
Police were ready and waiting when a river gang tried to rob cargo vessels for the third time in five days on the Twante Canal in September.
BY Su Myat Mon
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The UN refugee agency’s decision to revoke protection for Chin refugees is not informed by a sincere assessment of conditions for return in Chin State.
A controversy has erupted over the appointment of a company to run a One Stop Service Centre for the gold and jewellery industry without a tender.
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