Road to nowhere: Myanmar's junta holds steady

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the surprise move of the Buddhist monks who took to the streets in Myanmar protesting the economic difficulties. The protest was due to a rise in the fuel prices and the subsequent repression of the demonstration.

Commodity & service prices, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Fuels, Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Demonstrations and protests, Fuel, Company pricing policy, Buddhist monks

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Myanmar's forgotten minefields

Article Abstract:

Landmines have been used in Myanmar since 1948, when it was granted independence. There are some 120 million active landmines in various parts of the world, but Myanmar has taken the lead in landmine casualties.

Mines, Military, Military mines

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Border clashes fuelled drug trade

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Increased narcotics trading by the United Wa State Army in Myanmar has led to border conflicts with Thailand. There are troop buildups, and at least one town in Thailand has been evacuated.

Thailand, Thai foreign relations, Burmese foreign relations, Boundary disputes, Drug traffic

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