Recent conflict has brought Myanmar’s biggest rare earth mining region under the control of the Kachin Independence Organization, yet it’s uncertain how it will handle the lucrative but environmentally devastating industry.
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Recent conflict has brought Myanmar’s biggest rare earth mining region under the control of the Kachin Independence Organization, yet it’s uncertain how it will handle the lucrative but environmentally devastating industry.
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Major shifts in national and state-level policies are needed to address the worsening situation of Myanmar refugees in India’s Mizoram state, alongside greater coordination by local humanitarian providers.
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Producer-emcee Kan Kyi draws on his roots to unite a diverse crew of emcees to say in Chiang Mai what often can’t be said in Myanmar.
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On the eve of Myanmar’s historic election, a look back at how activism and Western policy have intersected over the years – and what this nexus will mean moving forward.
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Red lights flashed at any mention of fear under junta rule during the 2010 campaign.
The military elite is on a determined mission to retain power after the November 8 election in which its hopes are likely to be thwarted by the will of the people.
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Despite fielding only a handful of candidates in this year's election, the FUP has big hopes for the future.
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