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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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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Responsible business advocate Vicky Bowman talks to Frontier about the motives and risks of a new law issued by the junta for private security services.
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An escalation of airstrikes on two Magway townships this year has hindered work at small-scale oil wells, which support the local economy and help fund the resistance, and sparked a race to build bomb shelters.
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Frontier talks agriculture and business with U Thadoe Hein, the chief executive of Myanma Awba Group.
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Women in Myanmar can never be as loud, or have as much fun, or do things with the same degree of freedom as men.
A decision to strip the rich and powerful leader of the New Democratic Army-Kachin of his victory in last year’s election is a warning to all warlords that their days may soon be numbered.
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Monks who participated in the protests known as the Saffron Revolution nine years ago have endured persecution and poverty, and many have had to resume their lives as laity.
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