Conditions in Myanmar’s jails are dire for all inmates, but human rights organisations say political prisoners suffer more abuses – including medical neglect that often has deadly consequences.
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Conditions in Myanmar’s jails are dire for all inmates, but human rights organisations say political prisoners suffer more abuses – including medical neglect that often has deadly consequences.
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Young people and their families are seeking any way they can to evade the Myanmar military’s conscription drive – sometimes with the help of sympathetic local administrators.
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The United States claimed it foiled a plot by an alleged Yakuza boss to sell weapons-grade plutonium sourced by an ethnic armed group in Myanmar, but experts say the story doesn’t add up.
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Canada’s outgoing ambassador to Myanmar Mark McDowell on his decision to leave the foreign service and why young people should ‘go with their gut’.
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is recognised nationally and internationally as the nation’s de-facto leader. It’s time for the Tatmadaw to support the repeal of section 59(f) of the constitution and allow her to become head of state.
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Reforms to the education system are required for Myanmar poultry farmers to improve their profits and to bring down the cost of food for consumers.
At least three Myanmar National League clubs face an uncertain future after losing either their home grounds or the support of wealthy patrons in the last year.
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