Following the devastation of Cyclone Mocha, the Arakan Army says it will work with the military regime to help people in Rakhine, but that cooperative spirit appears to be one-sided, with the junta still facing accusations of holding up aid for political purposes.
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Following the devastation of Cyclone Mocha, the Arakan Army says it will work with the military regime to help people in Rakhine, but that cooperative spirit appears to be one-sided, with the junta still facing accusations of holding up aid for political purposes.
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Many workers brought to criminal hubs in Southeast Asia have no idea what they’re getting themselves into, but some are seeking a payday despite the risks. Frontier spoke to two workers – one in online gambling the other in online scams – about their daily lives, working conditions and what brought them to Shwe Kokko.
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The woes of war in western Myanmar have been exacerbated by Cyclone Mocha, with already-struggling residents saying they have still received no assistance, and even accusing the military of launching fresh attacks during the storm.
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Thein Sein's consolidation of his hold over the USDP reduces the chances that the military proxy party has of recovering from last year's electoral drubbing.
The residents of Myanmar’s poorest state are hoping the National League for Democracy government will overturn years of neglect that some say is the result of religious discrimination.
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Residents of a village in Chin State are using the remains of their animist ancestors as playthings.
The return of Frontier's quick guide to some of the tycoons whose companies have dominant roles in key sectors of Myanmar's economy.
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