Drought, Deforestation Worsen Conditions at Myanmar’s Inle Lake
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Water levels in Inle Lake have dropped more sharply this year than in previous dry seasons, with local residents and environmental groups warning that...
New Government, Old Conflict: Sao Harn on Myanmar’s Political Transition
As Myanmar’s military transitions to a new “civilian” government five years after the 2021 coup, questions remain over whether the shift signals meaningful change...
Chinese Investment Drives Farmland Boom in Hsenwi Amid Legal Concerns
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Farmland along major roads in Hsenwi Township is being sold at unusually high prices as Chinese investors expand their presence in the area, raising...
SNLD Chairman Calls for Inclusive Dialogue, Warns War Alone Will Fail
As Myanmar enters another uncertain political transition, questions remain over whether dialogue can still play a role in ending the country’s prolonged conflict. Nang Seng...
Pressure and Power: Half of Hopong Protest Detainees Still Held
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Only six of the 12 villagers arrested in Nyaung Pin Village, Hopong Township, southern Shan State, after protesting land confiscations have been released, despite...
Young Woman Rescued in Muse After Abuse Linked to Job Scam
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A 20-year-old woman lured to the border town of Muse with promises of employment in China has been rescued after escaping alleged abuse and...
Rice Production Declines in Inle Lake Region
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Rice cultivation in the Inle Lake region of Nyaungshwe Township, southern Shan State, is declining sharply due to repeated natural disasters and environmental degradation,...
Woman Loses Leg in Landmine Explosion in Southern Shan State
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A 50-year-old woman lost her leg after stepping on a landmine while foraging for vegetables in Hsihseng Township, southern Shan State, underscoring the ongoing...
Junta Accused of Abducting Youths for Ransom in Kengtung
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Residents in Kengtung, eastern Shan State, say military regime forces are abducting young people and demanding ransoms of up to 10 million kyats (approximately...
Above the Clouds: A Journey to Loi Tai Leng, Where Hope and Conflict Meet
The vehicle came to an abrupt stop on a dusty road at a Thai military checkpoint along the Myanmar–Thailand border. “Everyone, please step out of...





