Sagaing Region residents equipped with single-shot traditional rifles known as “tumi guns” – and in some cases more modern weaponry – are resisting security forces’ attempts to crush anti-coup protests.
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Sagaing Region residents equipped with single-shot traditional rifles known as “tumi guns” – and in some cases more modern weaponry – are resisting security forces’ attempts to crush anti-coup protests.
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As the military brazenly guns down its own citizens in ever-larger numbers, activists are finding new ways to resist.
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Ending tension in Rakhine State was always going to be a big challenge for Aung San Suu Kyi and the recent attacks have complicated her efforts to resolve a deep and complex situation.
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BY Hein Ko Soe
A foreign journalist at the Myanmar Times was dismissed after the Ministry of Information complained about her coverage of alleged human rights abuses in Rakhine State.
BY Sean Gleeson
Of the 18 by-elections due to be held throughout the country on April 1, seven will take place in Shan State and are likely to be the focus of a fierce contest among three parties.
BY Hein Ko Soe
By showing strong leadership at such a crucial time in the transition, Aung San Suu Kyi could alleviate some of the national anxiety over the situation in Rakhine.
Former junta leaders, their crony associates and military-run conglomerates may reap rewards from the US decision to lift sanctions long before the benefits trickle down to ordinary citizens.
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BY Hein Ko Soe
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Two decades after the first foreign visitors arrived, Kayah State is finally embracing tourism – but more investment is needed to build on the early promise.
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