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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Without measures aimed at improving trust there is little preventing return of the violence that swept through the state in 2012.
The recent spike in the number of journalists being arrested has brought attention to the Myanmar Press Council’s inability to mediate in disputes.
Residents in villages around the town, which is renowned for its amber, have been forced to flee after the Tatmadaw dropped leaflets warning them to leave or potentially face criminal charges.
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The Strand Hotel has known good times and bad, and in a fiercely competitive hospitality industry is selling itself by highlighting its rich history and image of genteel luxury.
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