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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...

Emergency Patients Struggle as Transport Costs Surge in Kutkai

Residents in Kutkai, northern Shan State, say the cost of transporting emergency patients to hospitals in Mandalay has surged to around 2 million kyats...

12 Arrested in Hopong Township After Protesting Land Seizures

Twelve villagers were arrested in Hopong Township, southern Shan State, after protesting land confiscations carried out by junta forces and the Pa-O National Organization...

Water Shortage Triggers Skin Disease Outbreak in Demoso IDP Camps

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the western part of Demoso Township, Karenni (Kayah) State, are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, as severe water shortages...

Gold Mining Destroys Farmland in Kyaukme, Residents Say

Large-scale gold mining using heavy machinery is rapidly destroying farmland along the Nam Jing stream in Mong Ngaw, Kyaukme Township in northern Shan State,...

IDPs in Shan State Capital Required to Pay Weekly Registration Fees

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, are reportedly being required to register on local “guest lists” each week, paying...

The Salween in Crisis: A Lifeline Poisoned by Mining, Conflict, and Greed

“The Salween River’s currents are fierce and powerful… in the heart of our Shan State… we do not think one could cross it easily.” Once,...

Fuel Shortage Disrupts Flights Across Myanmar Ahead of Thingyan

Domestic air travel across Myanmar has been severely disrupted by an ongoing aviation fuel shortage, with airlines cancelling the majority of flights through the...

Junta Holds Two Villagers After Clash With SSPP/SSA in Kyaukme

Two villagers remain in military custody after being detained by junta troops following a clash with the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA)...

Junta Troops Accused of Extorting Travelers at Taunggyi Checkpoints

Military regime troops stationed at the Ayetharyar checkpoint in Taunggyi Township, southern Shan State, are reportedly detaining passengers and demanding money from those who...

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