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US calls for end to internet shutdown in Rakhine, Chin states

US calls for end to Rakhine internet shutdown

The United State has called for internet to be restored in western Myanmar, in Rakhine and Chin states. According to a Reuters article, Morgan Ortagus, the State Department spokeswoman, said that the US was “deeply concerned” by the blackout of i

Ministry promises ‘no power cuts’ in 2020

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) has said that measures are being taken to ensure that there are no power cuts during the summer of 2020. According to an article in the Myanmar Times, U Tin Maung Oo, permanent secretary of MOEE, said tha

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Terminals, ports, logistics, liner operations disrupted
February 26, 2021
German containerline Hapag Lloyd has announced a decision to temporarily suspend cargo bookings into Myanmar …
Facebook, Instagram ban military and related pages with immediate effect
February 26, 2021
In a February 24th update to its February 11th statement, Facebook through its Director of …
Luxury Japanese real-estate complex called out for funding military
February 26, 2021
Despite distancing itself from other major Western states imposing sanctions on military-linked individuals and entities, …

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US calls for end to Rakhine internet shutdown

Ministry promises ‘no power cuts’ in 2020

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Terminals, ports, logistics, liner operations disrupted

Facebook, Instagram ban military and related pages with immediate effect

Luxury Japanese real-estate complex called out for funding military

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