As a new parliament convenes, the mood among MPs is far removed from the euphoria of five years ago, but the ruling party says it’s untroubled by electoral fraud allegations from the pro-military opposition.
As a new parliament convenes, the mood among MPs is far removed from the euphoria of five years ago, but the ruling party says it’s untroubled by electoral fraud allegations from the pro-military opposition.
A sharp increase in household plastic waste amid COVID-19 has exacerbated the threat posed by Yangon’s near-capacity landfills and poor waste management systems.
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A matrix of social issues is swelling the ranks of Myanmar’s abandoned children.
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The government permitted a select group of journalists to make a supervised visit to Maungdaw Township last month but conflicting accounts about what happened there pose a challenge to determining the facts.
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Staff at Yangon’s controversial but well-meaning zoo aim to educate the public about the country’s disappearing wildlife.
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After years of growth, Yangon’s nightlife industry is flagging under old laws and a crowded market.
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