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Myanmar's Monsters
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Myanmar's Monsters

Conflict and poverty in the countryside is driving people into cities, where competition for too few jobs and the junta’s crackdown on labour groups is exposing many to ruthless exploitation.

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Sep 16, 2024
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Myanmar’s Border Trade With China and Thailand Has Collapsed
An aerial view of trucks transporting goods on the highway close to the town of Nawnghkio, in Myanmar’s Shan State. The highway is the main conduit of trade between Myanmar and China. Credit:ID 163007946 © Myo Thet | Dreamstime.com

Myanmar’s Border Trade With China and Thailand Has Collapsed

Ethnic armed groups opposed to the military now control trade ro…

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