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 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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The teak trees of the Bago Yoma mountain range have long been a target for illegal logging, but the practice has intensified amid the post-coup chaos, with the involvement of both junta and resistance forces.
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The return of Rohingya militants to the state in recent years to fight the Arakan Army has led to a string of alleged abuses against civilians, and has imperilled relations with the Rakhine community.
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Friends of the taxi driver shot dead while chasing the gunman who killed U Ko Ni have paid tribute to a man of courage known for his sense of justice.
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Yangon street vendors relocated by the municipal authorities to a night market on Strand Road say poor sales are making life difficult and are calling on the government to address the problems they are facing.
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Friends of the taxi driver shot dead while chasing the gunman who killed high-profile lawyer U Ko Ni have paid tribute to a man of courage who was known for his sense of justice.
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