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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I had heard rumours about Yangon’s casinos, where cronies gathered to cut shady deals and the only women were of questionable repute.
Vipul Chawla, the managing director of Pizza Hut Restaurants Asia Pte Ltd, discusses the fast food giant's Myanmar debut.
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There are positive signs for the future of Myanmar's cinema industry.
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People in Myanmar are more connected than ever and, with a record behind every call and text, easier than ever to track.
BY James Coe
People in Myanmar are more connected than ever and, with a record behind every call and text, easier than ever to track.
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