Despite threats from the regime and a lack of secure channels, groups in Myanmar and overseas have lent massive support to striking public servants in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Despite threats from the regime and a lack of secure channels, groups in Myanmar and overseas have lent massive support to striking public servants in the Civil Disobedience Movement.
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As condemnation grows over the Tatmadaw’s killing of peaceful protesters, state media and pro-military social media accounts are alleging that third parties are responsible.
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In late January, a Frontier reporter travelled to a remote, conflict-hit area of Bago Region to cover the distribution of relief items to Karen IDPs.
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The introduction of higher fines for minor road infringements has increased opportunities for corruption in the traffic police force, but motorists aren’t complaining.
BY Hein Ko Soe
If there is nothing to hide, there is no reason to keep the door locked.
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The government has announced plans to lift a ban on live cattle exports but industry sources say ordinary farmers are unlikely to benefit until restrictions on transporting cattle are also removed.
BY Htun Khaing
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State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s latest initiative to end the crisis in Rakhine State faces formidable hurdles.
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Online shopping is taking off in Myanmar but there’s concern that consumers will become victims of unsafe products and false advertising unless the industry is regulated.
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