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.
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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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Lawmakers have accused the Yangon Region government of failing to disclose information to parliament amid suggestions of a power struggle within the National League for Democracy.
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Deadly conditions, understaffing and sub-standard equipment is all in the line of duty for members of the Myanmar Fire Services Department.
BY Hein Ko Soe
Regional ministers deliver an unconvincing performance at a press conference to discuss the Yangon government’s achievements in its first year — two months after the government’s first anniversary.
Artist Arker Kyaw found notoriety in 2012 with a mural of Barack Obama and more recently has been expressing life’s struggles on canvas with a pet fish as his muse.
The Burmese dream finds expression in the late Thu Maung’s classic song “Nagani” but its message is about more than pride and patriotism and is critical for the nation’s future.
Scattered throughout Yangon are sites honouring the memory of men and women, famous and unknown, Burmese and foreigners, who rest in peace.
Scattered throughout Yangon are sites honouring the memory of men and women, famous and unknown, Burmese and foreigners, who rest in peace.
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