Burma jumps on discredited ‘drug war’ bandwagon
Burma, along with other countries in Asia, is stepping up its efforts to stem a growing tide of drugs, but its approach is unlikely to succeed, say experts.
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MPs call for stronger action on drugs
Lawmakers join military officials in urging the government to step up efforts to stem the growing problem of drug trafficking in Burma.
Govt admits war on drugs is failing
Past efforts to stem Burma’s burgeoning drug problem have failed, said Burma’s home affairs minister, as he called for new policies to tackle the issue “from various angles”.
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Thailand re-thinks ‘lost’ war on drugs
As Thailand’s prison population soars, Thailand is admitting defeat in its more than decade-old war on drugs.
