Reassessing the Role of Myanmar’s Powerful Military
The Tatmadaw is still at the epicenter of politics. No understanding of it will prevent world and domestic leaders from achieving their goals.
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Workshop Inspires Hope for Myanmar’s Film Heritage
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Participants learn techniques to preserve Myanmar’s film archives.
Police Hunt Man Who Claimed to be Next Buddha to Abuse Young Women
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Khun Tan allegedly seduced hundreds of girls around the age of 15.
Police Arrest Seven Self-identifying Rohingya in Irrawaddy Region
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Minority self-identifying Rohingya are denied citizenship and face restrictions on movement by the Myanmar government.
Gold Thief Detained at Famous Mandalay Pagoda
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Man arrested for scraping gold from Mahamuni Buddha image.
Popular Bagan Pagoda Closes After Terrace Collapse
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Rains cause part of famous sunset-viewing spot Shwesandaw Pagoda to collapse.
Ethnic Armed Groups Lament ‘Delayed’ Peace Process
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Leaders of ethnic armed groups say the peace process is stalling under the govt and Tatmadaw.
Activists set Talks with Chevron on Myanmar Rights Concerns
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Activist investors plan to press Chevron to discuss Rakhine crisis.
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