The Kayin State Border Guard Force has come under intense pressure from the Tatmadaw over its extensive, controversial business interests and there’s concern the ultimatum could trigger fresh hostilities in one of the country’s most war-torn areas.

December 26 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Indian ocean tsunami. Over 220,000 people were killed across 14 countries. In southern Thailand, Myanmar migrants were called "the forgotten victims" of that tragedy, but there are some still there who remember that day and miss those who were lost.

4 days ago · Junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a ceremony to mark the 8th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement with several ethnic armed groups in Nay Pyi Taw on October 15, 2023.

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2 days ago · Yangon resident U Aung Ko Gyi browses stalls for a solar power kit he can use to weather the blackouts that have become a constant feature of life in Myanmar four years on from a military coup. “I need power supply to use in night, to use computer for my business and to use for internet connection ...

Jan 3, 2025 · 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.

Jan 27, 2021 · The Kayin State Border Guard Force has come under intense pressure from the Tatmadaw over its extensive, controversial business interests and there’s concern the ultimatum could trigger fresh hostilities in one of the country’s most war-torn areas.

Oct 28, 2024 · The Myanmar junta is using transportation blockades put in place during fighting with the KNDF to stop emergency aid from reaching areas of the state affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Jan 16, 2025 · 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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