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    Development Electricity Environment Lead Story News Shan

    Reward and ruin on the Salween River

    The Mong Ton dam, proposed for construction along the Salween River, has been pitched as a sustainable way of providing electricity to citizens. But local communities remain skeptical of the benefits.

    Culture Ethnic issues Feature Karen Lead Story News

    When an ethical boycott backfires

    Tourists used to flock to see the legendary ‘long-neck’ women in northern Thailand. Now, amid campaigns to ‘Stop the Human Zoo’, the steady stream of visitors has dried up. And so has their money.

    Education Feature Karenni Lead Story News Refugees

    Refugee students learn life’s lessons

    Close to the Burmese-Thai border, young Karenni refugees study desperately to gain acceptance into universities worldwide. But with talks of repatriation echoing through the camps, it’s unsure how long they are to stay there.

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    A Coca-Cola truck makes deliveries around Rangoon. (PHOTO: Coca-Cola).

    Business Lead Story News

    Coca-Cola hits back at military link claims

    Coca-Cola has defended its business practices in Burma after a NGO revealed connections with blacklisted company Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited.

    LGBTIQ and human rights activist Aung Myo Min at the Chiang Mai screening of 'This Kind of Love'. (PHOTO: DVB).

    Arts Culture Lead Story News

    Rebel soldier to gay rights warrior

    A documentary film screening in Thailand tells the story of a passionate human rights activist and proud gay man, and his fight for equality and democracy.

    Aussies taking part in the challenge are only allowed to eat the average rations of a Burmese refugee. (PHOTO: Jade Horrobin).

    Human Interest Lead Story News Refugees

    Aussie activists spend a week as refugees

    While most Australians were happily tucking into bacon and eggs on Saturday morning, Jade Horrobin was finishing off the last of her week’s refugee rations.

    Approximately 350 Khumi people have been forced to flee their homes, of whom 141 are under 18. (PHOTO: CHRO).

    Chin Ethnic issues Lead Story News

    Caught in the crossfire

    A small community of indigenous Chin people are bearing the brunt of war, reports an NGO, as fighting breaks out in the state’s south.

    Moon Nay Li and Shirley Seng pose for a photograph at the DVB office. (PHOTO: DVB).

    Interview Kachin Lead Story News Women's Issues

    INTERVIEW – Kachin women fight back

    Moon Nay Li and Shirley Seng from KWAT talk to DVB about the ongoing conflict in Burma’s northern states and the difficulties facing Kachin women.

    Over 600 underage recruits have been released from the Tatmadaw since 2012, but many more remain. (PHOTO: DVB footage).

    Lead Story Military News

    51 minors released by Burmese army

    The latest release of 51 underage recruits has been commended internationally as a positive step forwards in the eradication of child soldiers worldwide.

    A young girl packs crab at the port of Ranong in southern Thailand. (PHOTO: John Hulme)

    Lead Story Migrants Issues News

    Thai fish factories scaling down abuses: NGO

    Following up on reports of poor working conditions in Thai fish factories, a Finnish NGO finds the situation improved, but problems persist for migrant workers.

    Feature Lead Story News Refugees

    Australia’s refugees – The people behind the policy

    Life is difficult for many Burmese refugees relocating in Australia, but local volunteers are dedicating themselves to helping the transition.

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