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Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media report

BANGKOK (AP) — An election candidate in the strife-torn nation of Myanmar has been detained by a resistance group opposed to army rule, state media reported Wednesday, the first known such action ...

War, Gold, and Silence: How Myanmar's Chaos Fuels a Resource Grab

Myanmar's post-coup instability has opened the door to large-scale mining in Kachin State, raising concerns over ...