Following the devastation of Cyclone Mocha, the Arakan Army says it will work with the military regime to help people in Rakhine, but that cooperative spirit appears to be one-sided, with the junta still facing accusations of holding up aid for political purposes.
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Following the devastation of Cyclone Mocha, the Arakan Army says it will work with the military regime to help people in Rakhine, but that cooperative spirit appears to be one-sided, with the junta still facing accusations of holding up aid for political purposes.
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Many workers brought to criminal hubs in Southeast Asia have no idea what they’re getting themselves into, but some are seeking a payday despite the risks. Frontier spoke to two workers – one in online gambling the other in online scams – about their daily lives, working conditions and what brought them to Shwe Kokko.
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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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Rice farmers are enduring hard times because production costs have exceeded the return on months of hard toil, with prices at their lowest levels since 2012.
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Police on Tuesday said they had arrested three people over the murder of journalist Soe Moe Tun, known for his investigations into illegal logging and brothels.
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Media freedom has improved significantly in Myanmar since 2011 but journalists working here still face many threats.
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The amount of green space has shrunk in Yangon as a result of deals between the former regional government and businesses – but the full details of these contracts remain hidden from the public.
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Frontier takes a look at some of the figures who have had the biggest impact on the country – for better or worse – over the past 12 months.
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