After fleeing conflict in their native Rakhine State, members of the Kaman Muslim minority group are facing work and housing discrimination in Myanmar’s commercial capital.
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After fleeing conflict in their native Rakhine State, members of the Kaman Muslim minority group are facing work and housing discrimination in Myanmar’s commercial capital.
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An early pledge by the parallel National Unity Government to replace Myanmar’s racist citizenship law raised hopes for marginalised communities, but impatience is growing as revolutionary groups trade blame for the delays.
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The teak trees of the Bago Yoma mountain range have long been a target for illegal logging, but the practice has intensified amid the post-coup chaos, with the involvement of both junta and resistance forces.
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Mainstream movies are sending the wrong message about ethnic minorities, foreigners and LGBT people.
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Indefatigable activist Ko Htin Kyaw has been in and out of jail for years but is rethinking his political strategy following the change of government.
A controversial monk’s recent stupa-building spree has heightened religious tensions in Kayin State, but cooperation between senior monks and the military will be needed to bring his campaign to an end.
Two popular pilgrimage sites in Shan State have been tainted by the touch of man.
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