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Myanmar refugees
Myanmar’s Civil War Spawns a Rich Pool of Underpaid Garment Workers
By Luke Hunt
Can issues with refugee labor in Thailand be tackled through an FTA with the European Union?
Trump’s Chaotic Immigration Policies Target Myanmar and Afghanistan
By Philip Smucker
The U.S. government has a checkered history of helping persecuted masses, but it has held that aspiration since its founding – until Trump took office.
Afghanistan, Myanmar Included on Trump Travel Ban List
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations are among 12 that the U.S. president accuses of having "taken advantage" of the U.S. visa system.
Mae Sot’s Emergence as a Cheap Refugee Labor Hub
By Luke Hunt
A conversation about exploitation and quick profits with Dave Welsh from the Solidarity Center.
Myanmar Refugees in Southeast Asia Struggle After US Aid Cuts
By Tim Yuen Lingk
The Trump administration's gutting of USAID and suspension of global refugee resettlement programs has exacerbated the livelihood concerns of refugees in the region.
Trump’s Aid Suspension Wreaks Havoc on Thailand-Myanmar Border
By Sebastian Strangio
Medical clinics serving around 100,000 refugees at camps in western Thailand are dependent on American aid.
Myanmar Economy to Shrink Further in 2025, World Bank Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Myanmar’s GDP is expected to contract by 1 percent in the fiscal year ending March 2025, a downward revision from the previous projection of modest growth.
Rights Group Demands Investigation of Myanmar National’s Death in Thailand
By Sebastian Strangio
The advocacy group Fortify Rights said that Thai soldiers were responsible for the torture and killing of Aung Ko Ko, 37, in January.
Nowhere to Go: Myanmar’s Exiled Journalists in Thailand
By Hailun Li
Thousands of journalists fled the junta-controlled zones to the resistance areas or foreign lands, where they remain dedicated to reporting despite the many challenges of life in exile.
Dealing With Myanmar’s IDPs: A Conversation With John Murray
By Luke Hunt
"Even in a forgotten war, everyone has a right to a home," says the veteran aid worker.
In Bangkok, Myanmar’s Exiles Find Space and Time to Rebuild
By Morgan Reinwald
Art houses, tea, and kickboxing offer jobs – and some respite – from the country’s ongoing conflict.
Deportation of Myanmar Nationals From Manipur Could Favor Myanmar’s Junta
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Resistance forces fighting the junta in Sagaing Region may not be able to retreat to Manipur for shelter, henceforth.
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