Myanmar

2024 - 3 - 12

Drama and Dilemmas in Myanmar: A Look into Recent Events

Australia - Bangladesh - Ethnic Armies - Jade Mine Collapse - Jade Mines - Military Conflict - Myanmar - PM2.5 Pollution - Repatriation Efforts - Zeekr

Discover the latest buzz in Myanmar with political controversies, environmental disasters, and unexpected detentions. Stay tuned for a rollercoaster ride of events!

Amidst ongoing political turmoil, the Australian Labor government's sanctions on Myanmar are under scrutiny for their limited impact post the 2021 coup. On another front, the issue of combating PM2.5 pollution gained popularity during last year's election season, highlighting the importance of environmental policies. Tragedy struck a jade mine in Hpakant township, with incidents of collapses and deluges causing casualties and widespread devastation. In a separate incident, the detention of a Baptist pastor and 16 youths by the army in Kachin state added to the country's growing tensions.

Looking ahead, Zeekr's expansion plans into Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines promise a new chapter in the region's automotive industry, hinting at potential partnerships and market penetration strategies. In the wake of a jade mine collapse in northern Myanmar, the death toll rises to one, with several others injured, shedding light on the hazardous working conditions in the region. On a different note, the recent bomb attacks in Yangon have put the city on edge, sparking concerns about safety and security in Myanmar's urban centers.

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Australian Labor's Myanmar sanctions lack real impact (Green Left)

Three years after the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, the Australian Labor government is facing renewed criticism for its failure to impose meaningful ...

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Guest Column | Myanmar's Ethnic Armies May Hold the Solution to ... (The Irrawaddy News Magazine)

During the election season last year, combatting PM2.5—tiny airborne particles that pose health risks when inhaled—was one of the most popular policy ...

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Myanmar Jade mine collapse takes toll | World | Vietnam+ ... (http://en.vietnamplus.vn/)

One person was killed and four others injured in a tailing pond collapse at a jade mine in Hpakant township of northern Myanmar's Kachin state on March 12 ...

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One dead and another 20 missing after Myanmar jade mine deluge (The Star Online)

One person died and around 20 were missing after a deluge of water and mud swept through a jade mine in northern Myanmar, a rescue worker and local media ...

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Army detains Baptist pastor, 16 youths in Myanmar (UCAN)

All were arrested on March 10 in an IDP camp raid in Kachin state.

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Zeekr plans to sell in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Philippines this ... (Interaksyon)

BEIJING — Zeekr plans to set up a subsidiary in Thailand and cooperate with local distributors to start local sales in the first half of this year, a.

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1 killed, 4 injured in jade mine collapse in northern Myanmar (AZERTAC News)

One person was killed and four others injured in a tailing pond collapse at a jade mine in Hpakant township of northern Myanmar's Kachin state on Tuesday ...

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Bomb attacks in Yangon put Myanmar's biggest city on edge (Nikkei Asia)

YANGON/BANGKOK -- A series of explosions targeting companies connected to the military in Myanmar's largest city have brought the conflict there close.

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Another 177 Myanmar Junta Personnel Flee From Rakhine to ... (The Irrawaddy News Magazine)

177 Myanmar personnel flee from Rakhine to Bangladesh, less than a month after 330 were repatriated after abandoning the battle with Arakan Army.

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Dhaka working to repatriate fled Myanmar security personnel | News ... (Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS))

DHAKA, March 12, 2024 (BSS)-Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said Dhaka is keeping communication with Myanmar authority to send...

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Bangladesh working to repatriate Myanmar border guards: FM (bdnews24.com)

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has said the government is making progress in repatriating Myanmar's Border Guard Police personnel who have fled the ongoing ...

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Govt working to send back Myanmar escapees: FM (newagebd.net)

Foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said on Tuesday that the government was in touch with Myanmar authorities to send back the Myanmar security force members, ...

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'Gvot working to repatriate fled Myanmar security personnel' (Risingbd)

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said the government is keeping communication with Myanmar authority to send back the fresh 177 Myanmar security ...

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