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Day: March 29, 2016
Dozens of refugees return to Burma, citing worsening camp conditions
Citing growing hardships in their border-based camp, a group of 69 refugees has made the move back into Karen State.
Optimism over lifting of emergency in Arakan, but problems remain
The lifting of the state of emergency in Arakan State has been welcomed as a positive sign, but it leaves many issues unresolved.
Land grab disputes to meet incoming NLD govt
The new government will have to address numerous junta-era land grabs, such as in Ayeyawaddy Region’s Pantanaw Township where hundreds of farmers lost land.
One in five children, elderly in Burma forced to work
Life is short in Burma, and for many, most of it is spent working for their survival.