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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Successive Myanmar governments have tried to erase the legacy of colonial rule but a number of archaic laws continue to be enforced.
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Yangon's long-suffering commuters finally have something to celebrate after the launch of the Bus Rapid Transit service.
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The decision to push back the election of the country’s next head of state until March 17 has focused interest on the Tatmadaw’s likely candidate.
Elected on a platform of transparency, the NLD’s plans for the presidency remain shrouded in secrecy.
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The appointment of Thura U Shwe Mann to head a parliamentary panel ensures he will continue to play an influential role in the corridors of power and in crucial negotiations with the Tatmadaw.
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