Myanmar’s child immunisation programmes are failing to reach children across the country, particularly in conflict zones. Health experts warn the results could be devastating.
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Myanmar’s child immunisation programmes are failing to reach children across the country, particularly in conflict zones. Health experts warn the results could be devastating.
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Mysterious associations have been replacing independent student unions, which have long played an active role in the pro-democracy movement.
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The surprise decision to fix the rate of the kyat has harmed the competitiveness of Myanmar’s rice exports, traders say, and orders from abroad are already beginning to decline.
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The Tatmadaw commander-in-chief has long coveted the position of president but it’s unlikely that he will achieve his ambition.
More than 10,000 businesses have applied for low-interest loans from a second tranche of K100 billion.
A fringe debate on Facebook about the merits of not voting in the November election has sparked threats of criminal charges and the anger of the civilian political elite.
Myanmar’s deadliest mine collapse in recent history caught the world’s attention in July, but local frustration with an industry controlled by outside companies has been growing for years.
Transparency and accountability are elusive qualities among the bureaucrats at the Kayah State election sub-commission.
Amid a harsh present, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is asking voters to reflect on the past. Her own party’s past, to be exact.
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Former political exile U Aung Moe Zaw is disappointed with the National League for Democracy government.
Villages deserted because of fighting and officials fearful of leaving towns have seriously disrupted planning in Rakhine State for the election.
In Myanmar, women with disabilities who survive rape and sexual assault face more stigma than support.
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