- Myanmar
Military makes show of strength and targets civilians in Yangon while losing bases in Shan State
The military has taken measures to tighten security in Myanmar’s largest city, conducted processions of military vehicles and troops through the streets, and reportedly held civilians for ransom
- Myanmar
Employers reduce workers’ benefits as junta requires additional daily allowance
While technically adhering to the regime’s order to supplement the daily minimum wage with an additional 1,000 kyat, employers are now limiting benefits and raising productivity quotas
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Myanmar’s political detainees face unprecedented restrictions after military officer takes over prison department
Relatives of political prisoners incarcerated nationwide say that in recent months allowances for accepting food parcels have been slashed and communications cut further
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Imprisoned labour organisers released after signing junta pledge
It remains unclear whether the factory workers among the detainees, who were dismissed after requesting a pay increase, will be able to return to their jobs
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Myanmar regime tightens restrictions on Daik-U Prison inmates
Political detainees are increasingly isolated as they are denied contact with their families and face new limits on how much food they can receive in care packages
