Regime authorities appear to be increasingly abducting young men on the street or during household inspections to boost the number of military conscripts, while families and activists say bribes are no longer enough to free them.
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Regime authorities appear to be increasingly abducting young men on the street or during household inspections to boost the number of military conscripts, while families and activists say bribes are no longer enough to free them.
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Myanmar’s military regime has tried to recruit comedians in its propaganda war, but while some performers have chosen to serve the generals, many more are using their wit for the revolution.
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An amnesty scheme for undocumented migrants in Thailand offers hope for many Myanmar workers operating in the shadows, but the costs are high, and migrants then face burdensome tax demands from the Myanmar junta.
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Prominent monks have joined a growing chorus of criticism levelled against the nationalist group in recent weeks.
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New technologies – mainly built around the smartphone – are set to dramatically reshape the banking landscape, bringing millions of new customers for those institutions that can best-position themselves to capture this market.
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Recent efforts to salvage the Dhammazedi Bell using superstition-laden traditional methods have brought ridicule from some quarters, but for many Mon people it is no laughing matter.
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Young advocates mature as the third Myanmar Youth Forum takes place in Sagaing Region, hoping to carry a new generation of voices to the nation’s leadership.
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Migrant workers are sending home up to $5 billion a year – and banks want a bigger piece of the action.
Although most financial sanctions have ended, the high cost of violations and low potential profits means few US banks will do business with Myanmar.
A dearth of family planning services and sex education in Chin State is endangering women and reinforcing patriarchal culture.
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