Myanmar Junta Highlights Drug Seizures in Northern Shan, Makes No Arrests
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The military regime has carried out more than a week of raids targeting alleged drug production sites and online scam operations in Hsipaw and...
“Only for Show”: Farmers Accuse Authorities of Staged Opium Destruction in Shan State
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Residents in Pang Laung (Pinlaung), Hopong, and Hsihseng townships in Southern Shan State say they are being forced to plant “show” opium fields that...
Covert Drugging: A Growing Threat to Women’s Safety
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A disturbing form of assault known locally as Toh Say is emerging as a growing threat to women’s safety in Myanmar, particularly in Shan...
Police and Pa-O Militia Allegedly Arrest Drug Users for Military Recruitment in Shan State
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Police forces under the military junta and the Pa-O National Organization (PNO) militia in the Inle, Pong Inn, and Ywangan regions are reportedly arresting...
Meth and Misery: The Growing Drug Epidemic Hollowing Out Shan State
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“I feel good. I don’t feel tired anymore,” says Ko Mg Nge with a weary smile. A hoe rests against his shoulder, his shirt...
Gambling and Drug Use Rise in Muse Town
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There has been a rise in illegal gambling establishments, crime and drug addiction combined with a reduction in law enforcement, in northern Shan State’s...
Junta Makes Drug Addicts Guard Loilem Town Entrance
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The junta has assigned drug addicts it has arrested to guard the entry gate to Loilem Town in southern Shan State. The junta had previously...
Unavoidable Truth: Shan State Tops World Opium Producer
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Shan State, which had been ranked as the second-largest opium production, has now surpassed Afghanistan, which held the title of top producer for many...
Political Upheaval Spurs Revival of Poppy Farming
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The mountains are adorned with a spectacular array of colorful flowers, resembling a vibrant garden. However, upon closer inspection, one would realize that the...
Drugs & (dis)order: Findings and future directions, Online Conference
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We are excited to announce that registration for the online conference, Drugs & (dis)order: Findings and future directions, 14-16 February 2022 is now open! Join...
