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UN Report: Myanmar Opium Production Declines, Future Expansion Possible

Learn about the latest Myanmar Opium Survey 2024 findings, highlighting a slight decrease in opium production amidst ongoing conflict and instability.

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UN drug experts say opium production has leveled off in Myanmar, but instability may trigger a rise

U.N. experts say there has been a slight drop in the production of opium in Myanmar, the world’s biggest source of the illicit drug from which heroin is derived, but warn there are still strong prospects for future expansion of the deadly trade

The Independent UK

Myanmar soldiers ‘forced to take meth’ to stay sharp

Soldiers captured by rebel forces claim they were given methamphetamines before being told to torch houses

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Ireland to ask ICJ to broaden interpretation of genocide in Israel case

The Irish Government also approved an intervention in a case against Myanmar.

Evening Standard

Myanmar's economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says

The World Bank forecasts that Myanmar's economy will contract this year, as flooding and fighting take a severe toll nearly four years after the military ousted its government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent UK

Chinese security companies are putting boots on the ground in Myanmar. It could go disastrously wrong

Just as the legal noose tightens on the leader of Myanmar’s military junta, with a request for an arrest warrant from the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, the Chinese government seems to be extending a hand of support.

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UFC 310 winner Joshua Van wants Myanmar flag approved for next fight

Joshua Van hopes he can represent Myanmar in the octagon for his next fight after a big win at UFC 310.

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Ethnic armed group claims capture of key western Myanmar town near border with Bangladesh

One of the most powerful ethnic minority armed groups battling Myanmar’s army claims it has captured the last military outpost in a strategic western town, gaining full control of the 270-kilometer (170-mile) -long border with Bangladesh

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'Modern Slavery': Indonesians In Clutches Of Scam Syndicates

Indonesian fruit seller Budi was seeking better prospects when he signed up for an IT job in Cambodia.

International Business Times

Armed ethnic rebels in northeast Myanmar declare ceasefire and seek talks with military government

A major ethnic rebel group in Myanmar has announced a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military and called for a dialogue under Chinese auspices to help restore peace in the country’s northeast

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Brainworks International School Students Lead Green Initiative In Yangon

Students at Brainworks International School in Yangon, Myanmar, actively engage in environmental initiatives to promote a cleaner and greener city.

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Second Major Myanmar Rebel Group Calls For Talks With Junta

A second major Myanmar ethnic rebel group has said it is ready for Beijing-mediated talks with the junta to end more than a year of renewed fighting that has ravaged areas along the Chinese border.

International Business Times

Thailand's prime minister expects fishermen seized by Myanmar to be repatriated soon

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her government is negotiating with neighboring Myanmar for the return of four fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy for trespassing

The Independent UK

A Thousand Fires review – mesmerising study of Myanmar’s homemade oil wells

Documentary shows the gruelling labour put in by a married couple wringing out drops of black gold as their son looks for a different living

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What Would An ICC Arrest Warrant For Myanmar's Junta Chief Mean?

Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing could be hit with an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, years after he led a deadly campaign against the Rohingya minority.

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ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant For Myanmar Military Leader

ICC seeks accountability for Myanmar military leader over alleged crimes against Rohingya. Human rights groups support the move for justice and ending impu...

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military government chief

Karim Khan promises further arrests will be pursued in bid for justice and accountability by persecuted Rohingya.

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ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant For Myanmar Military Leader

The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader over Rohingya crimes, highlighting ongoing atrocities and the pursuit o...

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ICC arrest warrant sought for Myanmar junta chief over Rohingya persecution

Myanmar’s coup leader Min Aung Hlaing accused of using armed forces to displace and persecute Muslim minority

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief

Min Aung Hlaing accused of crimes against humanity over deportation and persecution of Rohingya minority

International Business Times

ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant For Myanmar Junta Chief

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Wednesday asked judges to grant an arrest warrant for Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing over alleged crimes against humanity committed against Rohingya Muslims.

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ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrants for head of Myanmar's military regime

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor has asked judges to issue an arrest warrant for the head of Myanmar’s military regime for crimes committed against the country’s Rohingya Muslim minority

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Luxury yacht builder fined for using blood teak imported from Myanmar

Sunseeker International faces hefty penalty after first prosecution under UK Timber Regulation

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Rebel Group Seizes Key Trading Town In Myanmar

Kachin Independence Army's capture of Kanpaiti impacts Myanmar's rare earth mining and border dynamics, raising tensions with ethnic militias.

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Rebel group takes key Myanmar border town and rare earth mining hub in setback for military regime

Witnesses say a powerful rebel group has seized a key trading town in northeastern Myanmar on the Chinese border, taking control of a lucrative rare earth mining hub in another setback for the military-led government

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