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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We support Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's call for practical solutions instead of rhetoric for the problems plaguing Rakhine State.
Development is regarded as key to resolving the complex situation in Rakhine State, and a recent report says greater sensitivity by international actors will also help to reduce tension and misunderstandings.
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Members of Myanmar’s disabled community have been waiting since last year for the implementation of a law that gives them greater rights.
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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