The regional bloc is confronting Myanmar with a mixture of immobilism and wishful thinking, while other actors intervene more effectively – to the regime’s benefit.
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The regional bloc is confronting Myanmar with a mixture of immobilism and wishful thinking, while other actors intervene more effectively – to the regime’s benefit.
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After fleeing conflict in their native Rakhine State, members of the Kaman Muslim minority group are facing work and housing discrimination in Myanmar’s commercial capital.
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An early pledge by the parallel National Unity Government to replace Myanmar’s racist citizenship law raised hopes for marginalised communities, but impatience is growing as revolutionary groups trade blame for the delays.
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An Amyotha Hluttaw representative from the NLD was listed as auditor of a development foundation that allegedly donated K1.7 billion collected from oil producers to the USDP.
Hundreds of thousands of women in Myanmar risk their lives every year seeking out illegal backstreet abortions.
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Residents displaced by the controversial hydropower project hope to one day return home, but fear that even if it is cancelled, they may not be able to do so.
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The National League for Democracy government has been working to resolve the situation in Rakhine State since soon after taking office and criticism of its efforts by the international community is unfair.
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New laws aimed at attracting increased foreign investment are encouraging, but more steps are needed to ensure that the country’s growth benefits people in all parts of the country and supports the peace process.
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As a challenging transition continues in Myanmar, what are the hopes for peace and justice? Dr Ashley South, a research professor at Chiang Mai in Thailand and a specialist on ethnic politics in Myanmar, was interviewed by JusticeInfo.net.
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Ashley South, a research professor and specialist on ethnic politics in Myanmar, on the country's elusive search for peace and justice.
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