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The war between the Arakan Army and the military in Rakhine, and crippling trade blockades imposed by the junta, have destroyed the state’s economy, causing many of its inhabitants to beg in the streets to feed themselves and their families.
‘I had never done this in my life’: Poverty pushes many to beg in Rakhine
The war between the Arakan Army and the military in Rakhine, and crippling trade blockades imposed by the junta, have destroyed the state’s economy, causing many of its inhabitants to beg in the stree...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The war between the Arakan Army and the military in Rakhine, and crippling trade blockades imposed by the junta, have destroyed the state’s economy, causing many of its inhabitants to beg in the streets to feed themselves and their families.
Our editor-in-chief Thu Thu Aung discusses with Reuters Institute for the study of Journalism the future of Frontier and its viability at a time of crisis for independent exile media.
As grant funding dries up, exiled newsrooms are finding hope in new revenue strategies
In autumn 2025, Meduza, the largest exiled Russian-language media outlet, published an alarm call to its audience: “Meduza is in trouble – we’re running out of funding. We’ve already cut salaries and ...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Our editor-in-chief Thu Thu Aung discusses with Reuters Institute for the study of Journalism the future of Frontier and its viability at a time of crisis for independent exile media.
DOH ATHAN | Villages in some areas of Magway and Sagaing regions are subject to repeated raids by junta troops, forcing residents to flee at a moment’s notice or face death, while belongings and homes that are left behind are looted and burned to the ground.
Military raids cause cycles of displacement
Villages in some areas of Magway and Sagaing regions are subject to repeated raids by junta troops, forcing residents to flee at a moment’s notice or face death, while belongings and homes that are le...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
DOH ATHAN | Villages in some areas of Magway and Sagaing regions are subject to repeated raids by junta troops, forcing residents to flee at a moment’s notice or face death, while belongings and homes that are left behind are looted and burned to the ground.
AFP | The Trump administration announced on Monday that it was ending temporary protections shielding immigrants from Myanmar from deportation from the United States.
Trump ends US protected status for Myanmar nationals
The Trump administration announced on Monday that it was ending temporary protections shielding immigrants from Myanmar from deportation from the United States.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
AFP | The Trump administration announced on Monday that it was ending temporary protections shielding immigrants from Myanmar from deportation from the United States.
DOH ATHAN | On the Thai-Myanmar border, Ko Thiha, a member of the Civil Disobedience Movement, has created a small community where like-minded people can connect, and his home is open to those who fled political persecution — including CDMers in need of a safe place to stay.
Sanctuary on the border
On the Thai-Myanmar border, Ko Thiha, a member of the Civil Disobedience Movement, has created a small community where like-minded people can connect, and his home is open to those who fled political ...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:17 AM
DOH ATHAN | On the Thai-Myanmar border, Ko Thiha, a member of the Civil Disobedience Movement, has created a small community where like-minded people can connect, and his home is open to those who fled political persecution — including CDMers in need of a safe place to stay.
AFP | Myanmar’s military said Sunday it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicised crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai border.
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Myanmar junta says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids
Myanmar's military said Sunday it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicised crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai border.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 AM
AFP | Myanmar’s military said Sunday it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicised crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai border.
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This week on our podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, the KNU takes the Maw Taung border town, election violence in Yangon, and Daily Briefing writer Joseph Young discusses cyber scam raids and China’s influence over northern Shan.
Election Violence Hits Yangon & Shwe Kokko Raided
With Joseph Young, Daily Briefing newsletter writer for Frontier Myanmar. This week on episode 54 of What’s Happening in Myanmar, the Karen National Liberation Army takes another border town, the Phil...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:45 AM
This week on our podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, the KNU takes the Maw Taung border town, election violence in Yangon, and Daily Briefing writer Joseph Young discusses cyber scam raids and China’s influence over northern Shan.
DOH ATHAN | In Eastern Myanmar’s Karenni State, also known as Kayah, local farmers and the displaced struggle to feed their families and preserve their livelihoods amid war and natural disasters.
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Weathering the storm
In Eastern Myanmar's Karenni State, local farmers and the displaced struggle to feed their families and preserve their livelihoods amid war and natural disasters.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
DOH ATHAN | In Eastern Myanmar’s Karenni State, also known as Kayah, local farmers and the displaced struggle to feed their families and preserve their livelihoods amid war and natural disasters.
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AFP | Myanmar’s military said Wednesday it raided an internet scam hub on the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people, as part of a highly publicised crackdown against the booming black market compounds.
Myanmar junta says raided online scam centre, arrested over 300
Myanmar's military said Wednesday it raided an internet scam hub on the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people, as part of a highly publicised crackdown against the booming black market compounds.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:35 AM
AFP | Myanmar’s military said Wednesday it raided an internet scam hub on the Thai border, arresting nearly 350 people, as part of a highly publicised crackdown against the booming black market compounds.
DOH ATHAN | After nearly two decades in a refugee camp on the Thai-Myanmar border, a mother’s chance for a new life collapses as resettlement is halted. Battling grief, illness and despair, she tries to keep hope alive for her sons as camp life sparks a mental health crisis.
The silent strain of camp life
After nearly two decades in a refugee camp on the Thai-Myanmar border, a mother’s chance for a new life collapses as resettlement is halted. Battling grief, illness and despair, she tries to keep hope...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:47 AM
DOH ATHAN | After nearly two decades in a refugee camp on the Thai-Myanmar border, a mother’s chance for a new life collapses as resettlement is halted. Battling grief, illness and despair, she tries to keep hope alive for her sons as camp life sparks a mental health crisis.
AFP | Malaysia ended its search Monday for migrants who went missing after their boat capsized 11 days ago, with searchers recovering 36 bodies after the sinking off the Thai-Malaysian coast.
Migrant shipwreck leaves 36 dead as Malaysia ends search
Malaysia ended its search Monday for migrants who went missing after their boat capsized 11 days ago, with searchers recovering 36 bodies after the sinking off the Thai-Malaysian coast.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:38 AM
AFP | Malaysia ended its search Monday for migrants who went missing after their boat capsized 11 days ago, with searchers recovering 36 bodies after the sinking off the Thai-Malaysian coast.
DOH ATHAN | With reports spreading the women’s names are now being collected for conscription in Myanmar, increasing numbers of young girls are getting married, with their parent’s blessing, as a means to shield themselves from the draft.
Conscription threat drives rise in early marriages
With reports spreading the women’s names are now being collected for conscription in Myanmar, increasing numbers of young girls are getting married, with their parent’s blessing, as a means to shield ...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:11 AM
DOH ATHAN | With reports spreading the women’s names are now being collected for conscription in Myanmar, increasing numbers of young girls are getting married, with their parent’s blessing, as a means to shield themselves from the draft.
This week on Frontier’s podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, the US forms anti-scam task force, another Rohingya boat tragedy, the military continues its attacks, and journalist Khin Hnin Phyu Soe discusses underage girls marrying to avoid conscription.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This week on Frontier’s podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, the US forms anti-scam task force, another Rohingya boat tragedy, the military continues its attacks, and journalist Khin Hnin Phyu Soe discusses underage girls marrying to avoid conscription.
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Bangladesh has abandoned plans to send more Rohingya to Bhasan Char, a low-lying silt island in the Bay of Bengal, ending what aid workers say was an ill-conceived bid for a solution to the refugee crisis.
Refugee plan out to sea: Bangladesh closes Rohingya island to new arrivals
Bangladesh has abandoned plans to send more Rohingya to Bhasan Char, a low-lying silt island in the Bay of Bengal, ending what aid workers say was an ill-conceived bid for a solution to the refugee cr...
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November 16, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Bangladesh has abandoned plans to send more Rohingya to Bhasan Char, a low-lying silt island in the Bay of Bengal, ending what aid workers say was an ill-conceived bid for a solution to the refugee crisis.
The Myanmar military’s raid on KK Park resulted in thousands of arrests and confiscation of illegal equipment, but analysts say the operation was an empty spectacle by the junta to create the impression it was cracking down on the scam industry.
PR ploy: Junta scam centre raid changes little
The Myanmar military’s raid on KK Park resulted in thousands of arrests and confiscation of illegal equipment, but analysts say the operation was an empty spectacle by the junta to create the impressi...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The Myanmar military’s raid on KK Park resulted in thousands of arrests and confiscation of illegal equipment, but analysts say the operation was an empty spectacle by the junta to create the impression it was cracking down on the scam industry.
In today's newsletter, the Thai military says over 1,500 foreigners have fled to Thailand from cyber scam compounds in KK Park, the chair of the People's Pioneer Party Thet Thet Khaing appeals ...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
In today's newsletter, the Thai military says over 1,500 foreigners have fled to Thailand from cyber scam compounds in KK Park, the chair of the People's Pioneer Party Thet Thet Khaing appeals ...
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This week on our podcast What’s Happening in Myanmar: ASEAN dithers once again, the UEC announces election updates, the TNLA signs a ceasefire, and faith rights advocate Aung Khant discusses religious freedom in Myanmar since the 2021 coup.
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What's Happening in Myanmar: TNLA Signs Ceasefire
With Aung Khant, coordinator of the Myanmar Freedom of Religion or Belief Network. This week on episode 51 of What’s Happening in Myanmar, ASEAN dithers once again, the military’s UEC announces m...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
This week on our podcast What’s Happening in Myanmar: ASEAN dithers once again, the UEC announces election updates, the TNLA signs a ceasefire, and faith rights advocate Aung Khant discusses religious freedom in Myanmar since the 2021 coup.
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The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar are succumbing to an environmental nightmare of deforestation, landslides, flooding and fires – exacerbated by cuts in international aid that have halted most efforts to mitigate the effects of such disasters.
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‘Living in fear of the sky’: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh battle environmental crisis
The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar are succumbing to an environmental nightmare of deforestation, landslides, flooding and fires – exacerbated by cuts in
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November 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar are succumbing to an environmental nightmare of deforestation, landslides, flooding and fires – exacerbated by cuts in international aid that have halted most efforts to mitigate the effects of such disasters.
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OPINION | A recent high-level conference at the United Nations failed to chart a path to solve the Rohingya crisis, while the need for international commitment and a comprehensive approach is more acute than ever, argues Laetitia van den Assum.
Searching for solutions for the Rohingya
A recent high-level conference at the United Nations failed to chart a path to solve the Rohingya crisis, while the need for international commitment and a comprehensive approach is more acute than ev...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
OPINION | A recent high-level conference at the United Nations failed to chart a path to solve the Rohingya crisis, while the need for international commitment and a comprehensive approach is more acute than ever, argues Laetitia van den Assum.
The junta’s conscription drive has been targeting men since early last year, but with reports spreading that women’s names are now being collected, some underage girls are getting married – with their parents’ blessing – as a means to shield themselves from the draft.
Early to wed: Myanmar girls marry to avoid military service
The junta’s conscription drive has been targeting men since early last year, but with reports spreading that women’s names are now being collected, some underage girls are getting married – with their...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The junta’s conscription drive has been targeting men since early last year, but with reports spreading that women’s names are now being collected, some underage girls are getting married – with their parents’ blessing – as a means to shield themselves from the draft.
This week on our podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, the UEC announces campaigning restrictions, SpaceX cuts off Starlink for scammers, and adjunct fellow at CSIS Hunter Marston comments on the upcoming ASEAN summit’s prospects for progress on Myanmar.
What's Happening in Myanmar: Scammers' Starlink Stopped & Summit Preview
With Hunter Marston, adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. This week on episode 50 of What’s Happening in Myanmar, the UEC announces election campaigning restricti...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This week on our podcast What's Happening in Myanmar, the UEC announces campaigning restrictions, SpaceX cuts off Starlink for scammers, and adjunct fellow at CSIS Hunter Marston comments on the upcoming ASEAN summit’s prospects for progress on Myanmar.
AFP | SpaceX has cut service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centres, a company executive said Wednesday, after Agence France-Presse revealed that their use had exploded in the illicit industry.
SpaceX cuts off 2,500 Starlink devices at Myanmar scam centres
SpaceX has cut service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centres, a company executive said Wednesday, after Agence France-Presse revealed that their use had exploded in the ...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:21 AM
AFP | SpaceX has cut service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centres, a company executive said Wednesday, after Agence France-Presse revealed that their use had exploded in the illicit industry.
The winner of the Members' Award in our photo contest Struggles and Resilience of Myanmar is Ko Kaung for his photogallery Surviving amid crisis and danger, a poignant depiction of survival and resilience in the face of natural disasters across Myanmar.
October 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The winner of the Members' Award in our photo contest Struggles and Resilience of Myanmar is Ko Kaung for his photogallery Surviving amid crisis and danger, a poignant depiction of survival and resilience in the face of natural disasters across Myanmar.
The winners of the Judges Award in Frontier's photo contest Struggles and Resilience of Myanmar are Ei Thandar Aung and Myo Htet Hla Thaw for their photogallery The dream of the Yaw youth, a powerful depiction of resistance in the Yaw region of Magway.
October 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The winners of the Judges Award in Frontier's photo contest Struggles and Resilience of Myanmar are Ei Thandar Aung and Myo Htet Hla Thaw for their photogallery The dream of the Yaw youth, a powerful depiction of resistance in the Yaw region of Magway.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party is already campaigning for the junta’s upcoming election, leveraging its military connections to gain an unfair advantage and leaving other parties struggling to compete.
‘The ending is already known’: USDP gets head start on election campaign
The Union Solidarity and Development Party is already campaigning for the junta’s upcoming election, leveraging its military connections to gain an unfair advantage and leaving other parties strugglin...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The Union Solidarity and Development Party is already campaigning for the junta’s upcoming election, leveraging its military connections to gain an unfair advantage and leaving other parties struggling to compete.