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Scratching a living in Myanmar’s storied ‘land of rubies’
AFPCategory: NewsFeaturesMiners working inside a ruby mine in Mogok, north of Mandalay. Myanmar produces more than 80 percent of the world's rubies, yet decades of isolation under the former military...
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Myanmar’s ‘smiling’ Irrawaddy dolphins on brink of extinction
AFPCategory: NewsFeaturesThis handout from the Wildlife Conservation Society taken on September 9, 2016 and released on November 23, 2016 shows an Irrawaddy dolphin jumping in the Irrawaddy river near...
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Struggling Rahkine State farmers want more government support
Ei Cherry AungMyanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesA farmer in Rakhine State's Thandwe Township clears his paddy field after the harvest. Photo: Zarny Win/Myanmar NowOn a recent morning, Zeyar Lin was...
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Climate change affected soybean farmers get new seeds, technology
Phyo Thiha ChoMyanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesDomestic demand for soybean is growing in Myanmar, for both food production and as an input for animal feeder, while Chinese demand for soybean is strong,...
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Depoliticizing student unions in Myanmar
Charlie Michio TurnerCategory: NewsFeaturesYangon Technological University. Photo: YTUStudent unions have been icons of democratic struggles in Myanmar, but not every student is interested in keeping...
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Shan National Day held at Loi Tai Leng
Mark InkeyCategory: NewsFeaturesThe Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA) celebrated Shan National Day, on 7 February, as they always do, with a huge military parade at their...
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Dry Zone farmers struggle to switch to new rice varieties
Htet Khaung LinnMyanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesFarmer planting paddy. Photo: Hong Sar/MizzimaBYINKAT VILLAGE, Mandalay Region - Kyaw Win is one of the millions of farmers who have long struggled to...
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Despite calls for reform, prisoners continue hard labour in shackles
Swe WinMyanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesPrisoners are seen in Mon State’s Zin Kyeik Labour Camp quarry, manually breaking rocks while shackled at the legs. Photo: Swe Win / Myanmar NowZIN KYEIK LABOUR...
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‘I want my family to eat’: children fuel Myanmar’s economic boom
AFPCategory: NewsFeaturesIn this photo taken on February 22, 2017, 14-year-old San Min Hteik, 14, shows his injured hand during an interview at his home in the Myaung Dakar industrial zone in Hmawbi...
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Rehabilitating refugees in eastern Myanmar
Bangkok PostCategory: NewsFeaturesVillagers welcome the guests with a traditional Karen dance in front of the completed houses in Lay Kay Kaw village, Karen State. Photo: Nippon FoundationAfter decades...
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Deadly secret: The illegal abortions killing Myanmar’s women
AFPCategory: NewsFeaturesThis photo is taken on April 26, 2017 shows a couple sitting at a jetty during sunset in Yangon. Photo: Ye Aung Thu/AFPThiri's heart started pounding and her whole body shook...
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The uphill battle against corruption in Myanmar
Charlie ArtingstollCategory: NewsFeaturesTwo hotel high rise towers partially obscures the skyline of old Yangon with a view of Yangon river in the background. Photo: Romeo Gacad/AFPAccording to the...
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Rakhine communities demand govt support to halt mangrove loss
Htet Khaung LinnMyanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesCommunity projects appear to have stemmed the loss of mangrove forests in southern Rakhine State. Photo: Htet Khaung Linn / Myanmar NowUntil fairly...
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In southern Rakhine State, local livelihoods at risk as forest cover disappears
Myanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesIn southern Rakhine State residents say private companies are clearing land for plantations, making them vulnerable to dangerous floodwaters. Photo: Htet Khaung...
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Freed interfaith activists reflect on their imprisonment and release
Dan WoodCategory: NewsFeaturesZaw Zaw Latt, right/centre, with Pwint Phyu Latt, left/centre celebrate their freedom. Photo: Bo Bo/MizzimaEverything changed for Zaw Zaw Latt and Pwint Phyu Latt in June...
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In central Myanmar, traditional crafts help boost income
Aung Nyein CheinMyanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesA cottage industry of traditional handicrafts and clothing is changing lives for the better. Photo: Myanmar NowThe low-level hum of weaving machines and...
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Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Delta sees decline in fish stocks, affecting livelihoods
Ei Cherry AungMyanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesTwo fishermen carrying fish to market on June 7, 2017. Photo: Myanmar NowNyo Win’s family relied on his small-scale fishing expeditions for more than 20...
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Dynamite fishing, drugs, threaten Myanmar’s ‘sea gypsies’
AFPCategory: NewsFeaturesThis picture taken on May 8, 2017 shows a Moken fisherman jumping from a boat as he holds a spear to hunt for fish in waters in the Myeik Archipelago, off the coast of southern...
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In Rakhine State, ruined embankments prevent rice production
Htet Khaung LinnMyanmar NowCategory: NewsFeaturesA Rakhine farmer at her paddy field in Kyaukphyu Township, Rakhine State. Photo: Htet Khaung Linn/Myanmar NowThe residents of this flood-prone part of...
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Myanmar’s parliament debates controversial telecom law
Ei Cherry AungCategory: NewsFeaturesAmyotha Hluttaw, the upper house of the Myanmar parliament. Photo: MizzimaLawmakers in Myanmar’s Upper House on Wednesday debated proposed amendments to a...
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