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Army troops abuse, rob civilian hostages in Mandalay Region
After rounding up and beating the residents of Ma Gyi Su, soldiers reportedly took their earrings and mobile phones then used them as human shields while advancing to another village
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Junta plans major hike in annual licensing fees for gem traders
Insiders say the scheme is an attempt by the military to generate more revenue for itself from the gem industry
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Myanmar’s diabetics face crisis as price of insulin soars amid import restrictions
In a country where more than 1 in 10 adults have diabetes, the spike in prices could have disastrous public health consequences
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Myanmar regime arrests army general, targets businessmen and traders as economy continues to suffer
Failing to amass enough foreign revenue or keep prices under control, the junta has resorted to investigating one of its own generals among other officials, demanding back taxes from border traders, and cracking down on businessmen
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Military council restricts exports to Bangladesh via Maungdaw
The regime’s ban on sales of rice, onions, and other goods through the Rakhine State border town may be a response to Bangladesh’s freezing of accounts belonging to US-sanctioned Myanmar entities
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