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This military junta is rebranding itself to hold elections. But a UN probe has found evidence of intensifying atrocities

As evidence mounts of intensifying atrocities, including the torture of children, being committed in Myanmar, the country’s military generals are rebranding their junta regime and planning ...
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Internet cut in Myanmar, blogger presses on

But London-based blogger Ko Htike -- who has been one of the most prominent bloggers posting information about the violence -- has vowed to ...
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Red Cross aid rushed to Myanmar victims

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said it has released 200,000 Swiss Francs (about $190,000) to help with the aftermath. "I think one of the big ...
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Myanmar junta to try opposition leader and her American visitor

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and an American man who recently swam to her lakeside home are scheduled to stand trial Monday. John Yettaw is charged with immigration violations and ...

How India secretly sent refugees back to the land accused of committing genocide against them

In the home he thought was safe, Mohammad Ismail pines for the daughter who has just been snatched from him and sent back to ...
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Slain Karen leader: Rebel effort is self defense

A Myanmar rebel leader killed in February said that his group is fighting for the preservation of the ethnic Karen minority, and for greater freedom throughout the southeast Asian nation. Pa Doh Mahn ...
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U.S. envoy: Ties could improve if Myanmar makes progress

One of two U.S. officials who made a rare trip to Myanmar said Thursday that the United States was willing to improve relations if that nation's ruling military junta takes tangible steps towards ...