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 European Union Election Observation Mission has rated Myanmar’s November 8 general election as “credible” at a press conference on its preliminary findings in Yangon this morning, while also pointing out issues with Muslim inclusivity, lack of transparency for out-of-constituency voting, and
BY Hans Hulst
Detained activists on hunger strike have spurned an NLD request to end their protest.
The overwhelming NLD election victory has raised concerns about whether opposition parties will be able to perform an effective check and balance role in Myanmar's next parliament.
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Polls closed at 4pm Sunday and the waiting began. Thousands gathered outside opositon NLD headquarters to watch the counting on the big screen.
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The two main Shan parties are competing for the Shan vote in a crowded race in Kengtung, where yet another Shan party has denied accusations of support from the government.
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