Rohingya wait for justice and safe return to Myanmar after being displaced five years ago
Myanmar military face allegations of genocide stemming from operations against Rohingya population in Rakhine State 2017
Many pro-junta militia groups are forcing male villagers of fighting age, usually between 18 and 45 years old, to enlist or face heavy fines and donate rice and other food supplies
Thai economists say demand for rice is set to increase this year driven by the war in Ukraine
Thai economists say demand for this year’s rice production is set to rise driven by the war in Ukraine
Independent media in Myanmar are facing new attempts to block access to information and free expression as they report on the aftermath of the military takeover. For VOA, Steve Sandford spoke to Myanmar’s media diaspora about the risks.
Burmese army airstrikes and indiscriminate bombardments have intensified pushing the total number of displaced persons to record numbers
Burmese army airstrikes, indiscriminate bombardments have intensified, pushing total number of displaced persons to record high
Aid groups say they are unable to reach refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar’s Kayah State
Authorities say the vaccination rate stands at less than 25% of the population, expediting efforts for a planned reopening by Oct. 15
Support for armed resistance and a federal army is rising across the country
Free Burma Rangers, multi-ethnic humanitarian group helps people affected by violence in country as people continue to seek help
Five major media groups have been banned and the internet has been shut down, but Burmese journalists are not giving up
The region is controlled by the Karen National Union, an ethnic armed organization that is no stranger to conflict
Activists are demanding amendments to the constitution, the dissolution of parliament and a stop to the harassment of rights activists
It’s been eight years since Aung San Suu Kyi’s by-election win. Her victory raised hopes that refugees – who had been displaced by seven decades of fighting in southeast Myanmar's Karen state – would be able to return home. But a majority remain without a permanent residence, as sporadic fighting continues into 2020
Qualifications needed to receive social security benefits have excluded the most vulnerable
Many migrant workers have filed claims with labor advocate organizations, citing substandard treatment and unfair pay, based on their nationality
The Lower Mekong Basin had record-low water levels in the last half of last year, which exacerbated Thailand’s worst drought in 40 years at the beginning of 2020
As restrictions ease, many workers in the service industry are facing a growing struggle, with depleted savings and rising debts
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