Regime authorities appear to be increasingly abducting young men on the street or during household inspections to boost the number of military conscripts, while families and activists say bribes are no longer enough to free them.
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Regime authorities appear to be increasingly abducting young men on the street or during household inspections to boost the number of military conscripts, while families and activists say bribes are no longer enough to free them.
BY Frontier
Myanmar’s military regime has tried to recruit comedians in its propaganda war, but while some performers have chosen to serve the generals, many more are using their wit for the revolution.
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An amnesty scheme for undocumented migrants in Thailand offers hope for many Myanmar workers operating in the shadows, but the costs are high, and migrants then face burdensome tax demands from the Myanmar junta.
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Anti-coup demonstrators in Myanmar decorated boiled eggs on Sunday, as Pope Francis in his Easter message expressed solidarity with the country's youth.
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A Frontier reporter who was shot on March 27 recounts the growing brutality of security forces in Myanmar’s second-largest city and their efforts to stop anyone trying to document their bloody crackdowns.
BY Frontier
Arguing against calls for foreign companies to halt operations that benefit the Tatmadaw, Total's CEO said the French energy giant has a duty not to cut power production that millions of people and hospitals depend on.
BY AFP
On Saturday, the 10 major rebel groups that are signatories to the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement met virtually to discuss the situation, condemning the junta’s use.
BY AFP
Ethnic nationality women have been heavily involved in protests against the coup, and hope the unity among the anti-military movement will pave the way for a federal future.
With youth flocking to join the Kachin Independence Army since the Tatmadaw took power, Frontier spoke to the young Kachin who believe armed revolution is the only way forward.
On Saturday, the Karen National Union condemned the use of "excessive force by engaging in non-stop bombing and air strikes" from March 27 - 30, which have "caused the deaths of many people including children".
BY AFP
Since the weekend, the Myanmar military has launched near-daily airstrikes in Karen state, targeting strongholds of the Karen National Union (KNU) – the first such attacks in the area in 20 years.
BY AFP
NGOs have urged companies to review their presence as the military dramatically ramps up its use of lethal force against protesters.
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