The regional bloc is confronting Myanmar with a mixture of immobilism and wishful thinking, while other actors intervene more effectively – to the regime’s benefit.
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The regional bloc is confronting Myanmar with a mixture of immobilism and wishful thinking, while other actors intervene more effectively – to the regime’s benefit.
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After fleeing conflict in their native Rakhine State, members of the Kaman Muslim minority group are facing work and housing discrimination in Myanmar’s commercial capital.
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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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President U Htin Kyaw broke down in tears on the weekend while recalling his father’s contributions to Myanmar’s literary canon.
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The 47-year-old British victim, named as Peter Gary Ferguson, was found dead on Sunday with wounds to his head and chest.
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Ending tension in Rakhine State was always going to be a big challenge for Aung San Suu Kyi and the recent attacks have complicated her efforts to resolve a deep and complex situation.
Of the 18 by-elections due to be held throughout the country on April 1, seven will take place in Shan State and are likely to be the focus of a fierce contest among three parties.
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A foreign journalist at the Myanmar Times was dismissed after the Ministry of Information complained about her coverage of alleged human rights abuses in Rakhine State.
BY Sean Gleeson
By showing strong leadership at such a crucial time in the transition, Aung San Suu Kyi could alleviate some of the national anxiety over the situation in Rakhine.
Former junta leaders, their crony associates and military-run conglomerates may reap rewards from the US decision to lift sanctions long before the benefits trickle down to ordinary citizens.
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