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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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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As regions like Sagaing plunge deeper into the chaos of Myanmar’s post-coup conflict, cases of sexual violence by both sides are on the rise and victims have few avenues to seek redress.
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Widespread conflict has had a devastating impact on paddy farmers in war zones, but the slump in production is driving up prices for farmers in more stable areas, despite new onerous export restrictions.
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Loved for generations for corralling the catch into fishermen's nets, Irrawaddy dolphins are being killed in record numbers in recent years.
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Road accidents and fatalities are rising but many Yangon motorists don’t see the need to wear seatbelts – apparently unaware that the devices can protect them from awful injuries, or worse.
BY Su Myat Mon
Lawyers say translation problems for ethnic minorities who do not speak the dominant language has resulted in miscarriages of justice.
BY Htun Khaing
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BY Su Myat Mon
A recent report says poverty in Yangon is higher than previously thought and many people on the city’s fringes are being forced to turn to loan sharks to cover basic and emergency expenses.
An investigation into allegations of poor performance from the Mon State Chief Minister U Min Min Oo has highlighted deep divisions within the party, amid concerns the state government there is too close to the business community.
BY Hein Ko Soe
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