The return of Rohingya militants to the state in recent years to fight the Arakan Army has led to a string of alleged abuses against civilians, and has imperilled relations with the Rakhine community.
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The return of Rohingya militants to the state in recent years to fight the Arakan Army has led to a string of alleged abuses against civilians, and has imperilled relations with the Rakhine community.
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Responsible business advocate Vicky Bowman talks to Frontier about the motives and risks of a new law issued by the junta for private security services.
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An escalation of airstrikes on two Magway townships this year has hindered work at small-scale oil wells, which support the local economy and help fund the resistance, and sparked a race to build bomb shelters.
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A small but growing group of Buddhists is fighting a determined campaign against the extreme nationalist rhetoric and hate speech that it says is a violation of what the Buddha taught.
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It’s the wedding season again and services being offered by two companies are aimed at overcoming the problem of duplicated gifts and easing the expense of lavish celebrations.
BY Kyaw Ye Lynn
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A brief guide to ceremonies, parties, what presents to give, and why you should never re-gift.
Two “travel hubs” established in Hpa-an and Dawei aim to fill a gap for many visitors to Myanmar by providing useful on-the-ground information and booking services in the towns.
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