Defectors and prisoners of war can be a valuable source of information to resistance forces, but intel can be difficult to verify, and they sometimes become a burden to their hosts.
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Defectors and prisoners of war can be a valuable source of information to resistance forces, but intel can be difficult to verify, and they sometimes become a burden to their hosts.
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A spate of clashes between resistance forces has led to calls for a conflict resolution mechanism, with some demanding immediate justice while others say it should wait until after the revolution.
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Political prisoners across Myanmar have continued to express dissent from inside, often with violent consequences, as tensions simmer with prison officials.
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A fascinating contest is emerging in Rakhine State, the only state where local parties performed better than the Union Solidarity and Development Party in 2010.
Without a functional legal system to check their excesses, has Ma Ba Tha set Myanmar on a course to become a Buddhist Iran?
After decades of rote learning, Myanmar’s education system is on the brink of a massive overhaul.
Clarity, consistency and a long-term strategy are essential for the Central Bank of Myanmar to build a credible currency regime.
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