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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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.
BY Frontier
Deepening poverty and increased demand for scrap materials are driving ever more people, including children, to scavenge for rubbish in Myanmar’s cities, but worsening power cuts are creating recycling bottlenecks.
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Buddhist education centres for children and young adults are multiplying across Myanmar, but while they claim to be politically neutral, critics say they teach toxic nationalism and military propaganda.
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There are nearly 2.9 million people in Myanmar aged 65 and over and despite the government’s efforts many are in desperate need of care and somewhere to call home.
BY Hein Ko Soe
These are dark days for journalism in Myanmar.
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The decision to move the country’s financial year to an October-September timeline will not only cause headaches regarding tax collection, it will also further erode trust in an administration that is yet to prove it can effectively manage the economy.
BY Zaw Erskine
These are dark days for journalism in Myanmar.
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