Buddhist education centres for children and young adults are multiplying across Myanmar, but while they claim to be politically neutral, critics say they teach toxic nationalism and military propaganda.
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Buddhist education centres for children and young adults are multiplying across Myanmar, but while they claim to be politically neutral, critics say they teach toxic nationalism and military propaganda.
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As regions like Sagaing plunge deeper into the chaos of Myanmar’s post-coup conflict, cases of sexual violence by both sides are on the rise and victims have few avenues to seek redress.
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Widespread conflict has had a devastating impact on paddy farmers in war zones, but the slump in production is driving up prices for farmers in more stable areas, despite new onerous export restrictions.
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The campaign by the Yangon Heritage Trust to preserve the city’s architectural treasures includes working closely with the residents of buildings under threat of demolition.
Everything you always wanted to know about Myanmar’s largest State and its inhabitants, but were too afraid to ask.
A resurgent Shan Nationalities League for Democracy warns that it will go its own way if the NLD does not work with ethnic minorities to achieve a federal union.
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Weeks of fighting between the Tatmadaw and the Shan State Army-North has displaced thousands of villagers, and many of them do not understand the reason for the conflict.
Two commercial vineyards in the Shan Hills have become popular tourist attractions as they strive to create a wine culture in Myanmar.
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