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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Only when the authorities take firm action against both perpetrators of violence and those who inspire it can communal conflict be brought under control.
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Frotnier speaks to Abdoulaye Seck, the World Bank's country manager in Myanmar.
Some say the new Financial Institutions Law was written by the World Bank. I don't think this is necessarily intended as a criticism but to what extent did you play a role in drafting this law?
What is the current situation regarding the peace process?
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Drug abuse is emerging as a serious problem at universities in Yangon and police say there’s increasing evidence that some students are among the dealers.
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