The regional bloc is confronting Myanmar with a mixture of immobilism and wishful thinking, while other actors intervene more effectively – to the regime’s benefit.
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The regional bloc is confronting Myanmar with a mixture of immobilism and wishful thinking, while other actors intervene more effectively – to the regime’s benefit.
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After fleeing conflict in their native Rakhine State, members of the Kaman Muslim minority group are facing work and housing discrimination in Myanmar’s commercial capital.
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An early pledge by the parallel National Unity Government to replace Myanmar’s racist citizenship law raised hopes for marginalised communities, but impatience is growing as revolutionary groups trade blame for the delays.
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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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Detained activists on hunger strike have spurned an NLD request to end their protest.
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