Following the devastation of Cyclone Mocha, the Arakan Army says it will work with the military regime to help people in Rakhine, but that cooperative spirit appears to be one-sided, with the junta still facing accusations of holding up aid for political purposes.
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Following the devastation of Cyclone Mocha, the Arakan Army says it will work with the military regime to help people in Rakhine, but that cooperative spirit appears to be one-sided, with the junta still facing accusations of holding up aid for political purposes.
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Many workers brought to criminal hubs in Southeast Asia have no idea what they’re getting themselves into, but some are seeking a payday despite the risks. Frontier spoke to two workers – one in online gambling the other in online scams – about their daily lives, working conditions and what brought them to Shwe Kokko.
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The woes of war in western Myanmar have been exacerbated by Cyclone Mocha, with already-struggling residents saying they have still received no assistance, and even accusing the military of launching fresh attacks during the storm.
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Boat repair is the main occupation of many residents in a poor township across the Yangon River from downtown and some of them have a precarious existence.
BY Su Myat Mon
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.
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