People celebrate Burma’s 69th Independence Day on Jan. 4 in Rangoon by racing up greased poles, alongside other competitions and traditional games. (Photo: Pyay Kyaw / The Irrawaddy)
Exodus: Tens of Thousands Flee as Myanmar Junta Troops Face Last Stand in Kokang
Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army troops are opening roads and pathways through forests for people to flee Kokang’s capital as...
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