The People’s Defence Force has suffered a major symbolic setback by losing control of the first town it seized – accusing the Myanmar military of destroying Kawlin in order to reclaim it – but its troops vow to fight on.
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The People’s Defence Force has suffered a major symbolic setback by losing control of the first town it seized – accusing the Myanmar military of destroying Kawlin in order to reclaim it – but its troops vow to fight on.
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As the military regime targets places of worship to break popular support for the resistance, Catholic communities caught up in the conflict are being denied the consolations of their religion.
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Malaysia is encouraging undocumented migrants to hand themselves in on the promise to repatriate rather than detain them, but many Myanmar migrants fear being arrested on their return or forced to serve in the military.
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Powerful vested interests were challenged when the NLD-led regional government introduced Yangon’s new bus service and the political significance of the move should not be underestimated.
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The start of work on the much-delayed Hanthawaddy International Airport project near Bago hinges on negotiations with Japan for a multi-million dollar loan.
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Of all the major projects bequeathed by the former government, Hanthawaddy Airport is one of the best candidates for a total rethink.
Teething problems marred the launch of the Yangon Bus Service last month but Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein, a driving force behind the new system, is confident that commuters can look forward to a better ride.
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