Defectors and prisoners of war can be a valuable source of information to resistance forces, but intel can be difficult to verify, and they sometimes become a burden to their hosts.
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Defectors and prisoners of war can be a valuable source of information to resistance forces, but intel can be difficult to verify, and they sometimes become a burden to their hosts.
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A spate of clashes between resistance forces has led to calls for a conflict resolution mechanism, with some demanding immediate justice while others say it should wait until after the revolution.
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Political prisoners across Myanmar have continued to express dissent from inside, often with violent consequences, as tensions simmer with prison officials.
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The business community is disappointed that a much-hyped meeting in Nay Pyi Taw failed to discuss solutions for tackling a sluggish economy.
A think-tank formed by Tatmadaw “veteran youths” but that claims to be independent has criticised the International Criminal Court for rejecting its submission on the crisis in Rakhine State.
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A former columnist for state media has been jailed for seven years for "abusive" Facebook posts about Myanmar leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
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