Buddhist education centres for children and young adults are multiplying across Myanmar, but while they claim to be politically neutral, critics say they teach toxic nationalism and military propaganda.
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Buddhist education centres for children and young adults are multiplying across Myanmar, but while they claim to be politically neutral, critics say they teach toxic nationalism and military propaganda.
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As regions like Sagaing plunge deeper into the chaos of Myanmar’s post-coup conflict, cases of sexual violence by both sides are on the rise and victims have few avenues to seek redress.
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Widespread conflict has had a devastating impact on paddy farmers in war zones, but the slump in production is driving up prices for farmers in more stable areas, despite new onerous export restrictions.
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The lack of qualified ministerial candidates and external economic factors may derail even the best-laid plans of the NLD.
BY Larry Jagan
Development is the key election issue for the people of Chin State, but a more immediate concern is recovering from the devastation, disrupted livelihoods and misery wrought by recent flooding.
Moe Pwint Oo shoots the grimy punchbag a steely glare before slamming her fist into it, striking a blow for equality as she practises Myanmar's homespun martial art of Lethwei — a sport that encourages head-butting and grants victory by knockout only.
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The grandson of former dictator Ne Win discusses the 1988 uprising, life in prison, the reform process and deficiencies in democracy.
BY Hans Hulst
The National Democratic Force holds only eight seats in the Union Parliament. But don’t tell chairman U Khin Maung Swe that his is a small party. He will be offended.
As election fever rises in Myanmar, student activists from several generations are contemplating their roles in the political area. After years and in some cases, decades, of activism – for which many served prison terms – they face a tough decision: whether to push for change inside or outside parliament.
Education, legislation, enforcement and highway upgrades are essential to make transport safer in Myanmar and reduce the country's shocking road death toll.
BY Oliver Slow
Dutch photographer Jeroen de Bakker spent nearly 14 months in transitional Myanmar documenting the lives of people with diverse backgrounds. The ten photo essays will appear in Frontier and feature in a book due to be published in early November. Mr de Bakker discussed the project with Frontier.
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