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Should I stay or should I go? That’s been an urgent question for many young people since the conscription law was enacted earlier this year. But it’s getting harder to leave the country, and some who fled early are now in limbo. This week’s story is by a Frontier journalist and is available in English […]
Military authorities have been trying to show that all is back to normal in the Kayah State capital of Loikaw. They claim that colleges are reopening and they’ve offered food and cash to persuade displaced residents to return. But is anyone going back? And if so, what do they face? This week’s story is by […]
Life in Myanmar’s Naga region can be a test of survival at the best of times, and everyone in the family might need to work. Imagine, then, the agonising choice young people have to make when faced with the threat of conscription. This week’s story is by a Doh Athan journalist and is available in […]
If you’re living in a basic shelter, getting irregular meals and sharing limited facilities with dozens of other people, you’re quite likely to get sick. That’s the case for many internally displaced people in Sagaing Region, who also have virtually no access to health care. This week’s story is by a Frontier journalist and is […]
Tens of thousands of teachers are risking their lives to make sure that children get an education despite conflict and displacement. Doh Athan hears from teachers in conflict zones and operating covertly inside Myanmar. This week’s story is by a Doh Athan journalist and is available in English and Burmese. Doh Athan is a weekly […]
How is your mental health these days? Many Myanmar people are said to be suffering from depression and anxiety, after enduring almost four years of destruction and deprivation. These include journalists, who are also traumatised by having to witness and document these disturbing events. This week’s story is by a Doh Athan journalist and is […]
Myanmar has never ranked highly in global gender equality tables, but improvements were made during the reform years. The United Nations says patterns of abuse and gender-based violence have definitely worsened since the military coup. In this feature, we profile a women’s rights defender who says women must play a meaningful role in building a […]