To secure international support and an inclusive future, the National Unity Government must pledge to defend the rights of everyone in the country – including the Rohingya.
The Tatmadaw is fighting to wrest control of local administration, but many of its appointed officials have been hobbled by fierce, and sometimes violent, opposition.
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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing hailed China’s support for Myanmar over the Rakhine State crisis when he met President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week.
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A proposed law giving the Union parliament more control over state and regional assemblies has some wondering if the government’s support for federalism is genuine.
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The government has finally closed the door on the import of used vehicles from Japan, but many fear the policy changes have put cars out of reach for nearly everyone.
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Lawmakers say deals agreed by the Myanmar International Cooperation Agency should be renegotiated after uncovering irregularities in the agency’s activities.
The government has finally closed the door on the import of used vehicles from Japan, but many are concerned that the policy changes have put cars out of reach for all but the wealthiest households.
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