The People’s Defence Force has suffered a major symbolic setback by losing control of the first town it seized – accusing the Myanmar military of destroying Kawlin in order to reclaim it – but its troops vow to fight on.
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The People’s Defence Force has suffered a major symbolic setback by losing control of the first town it seized – accusing the Myanmar military of destroying Kawlin in order to reclaim it – but its troops vow to fight on.
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As the military regime targets places of worship to break popular support for the resistance, Catholic communities caught up in the conflict are being denied the consolations of their religion.
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Malaysia is encouraging undocumented migrants to hand themselves in on the promise to repatriate rather than detain them, but many Myanmar migrants fear being arrested on their return or forced to serve in the military.
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The ready availability of cheap alcohol has created a national problem that Myanmar’s underfunded public health system is having difficulty addressing.
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There are three main reasons why the Tatmadaw decided to change its stand of more than 50 years and accept a government chosen by the people.
A lack of development and a shortage of job opportunities in Rakhine State has created hard times for the women whose husbands have left the family home to find work.
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A decision by the United States to lift remaining sanctions against Myanmar would be a boost for the incoming NLD government, but a key factor in any US move will be the politics of its presidential election.
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