MYANMAR CONFLICT
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Conflicts & War
8 civilians killed in military airstrike in Myanmar
Bangkok, Mar 31 (EFE).- At least eight people died, including two children, and dozens were injured in an airstrike by…
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Human Interest
Myanmar’s Peng Jiasheng: Warlord, drug trafficker, king of Kokang
By Gaspar Ruiz-Canela Bangkok, Apr 5 (EFE).- Myanmar’s ruling military junta and the pro-democracy opposition are bitter rivals with almost…
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Conflicts & War
Myanmar uses kids as human shields in fighting guerrillas, HRW says
Bangkok, Nov 19 (efe-epa).- Human Rights Watch has denounced the Myanmar army for allegedly using civilians, particularly children, as “human…
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Conflicts & War
Landmine blast kills 3 civilians in restive western Myanmar
Yangon, Myanmar, Nov 18 (efe-epa).- Three civilians have been killed and six wounded by a landmine explosion in the conflict-ridden…
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Politics
Peace conference in Myanmar with ethnic guerrillas ends without progress
Yangon, Myanmar, Aug 21 (efe-epa).- The fourth round of the peace conference between the Myanmar government and ethnic guerrillas ended…
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Conflicts & War
World’s longest internet shutdown leaves Myanmar in dark
By Carlos Sardiña Galache Bangkok, Jun 22 (efe-epa).- The world’s longest internet blockade in Myanmar’s conflict-ridden northwest has entered its…
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Conflicts & War
HRW denounces destruction in Myanmar village
Bangkok, May 26 (efe-epa).- A village in Myanamar’s conflict-ridden Rakhine State was ravaged after some 200 buildings were destroyed in…
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Conflicts & War
Myanmar army probes alleged torture of Arakan detainees
Yangon, Myanmar, May 13 (efe-epa).- A viral video which appears to show soldiers from the Myanmar army beating five detainees…
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Conflicts & War
Myanmar’s military declares 3-month ceasefire, with exceptions
Yangon, Myanmar, May 10 (efe-epa).- Myanmar’s military on Sunday began a ceasefire for more than three months, however it will…
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Conflicts & War
UN Special Rapporteur accuses Myanmar military of crimes against humanity
Bangkok, Apr 29 (efe-epa).- The United Nations Special Rapporteur said Wednesday that Myanmar’s military could be involved in crimes against…
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