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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Recent comments by the foreign minister suggest that the government is working on a plan to resolve the situation in Rakhine State, but it will be a daunting challenge.
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The Yintale of Kayah State are among the smallest of the country’s 135 officially recognised ethnic groups, and their language, traditions and culture are in danger of disappearing.
The recent, historic first meeting between the presidents of Myanmar and Russia came after years of close ties forged by the Tatmadaw and Moscow that included plans for nuclear cooperation.
It is time for war – a war on corruption.
The NLD government says fighting corruption is a priority but tackling the problem will require smart strategies, much patience and an acquiescent public service.
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The Rawang community centred on Putao, in the Himalayan foothills of Kachin State, has a special bond with another ethnic group that lives over the mountains in China.
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