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In the thick of it: A photojournalist in Myanmar’s southern front

Photojournalist Mar Naw reflects on his travels earlier this year through southern Myanmar, where he documented a largely overlooked theatre of war.

BY Frontier

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Q&A: Karenni leader Khun Bedu is ‘determined to restore the people’s government’

The KNDF chair talks to Frontier about withstanding air strikes, unifying Karenni forces and building a parallel state government in one of Myanmar’s main conflict theatres.

BY Frontier

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A day in the life of a Shwe Kokko scammer

Many workers brought to criminal hubs in Southeast Asia have no idea what they’re getting themselves into, but some are seeking a payday despite the risks. Frontier spoke to two workers – one in online gambling the other in online scams – about their daily lives, working conditions and what brought them to Shwe Kokko.

BY Frontier

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Q&A: Kachin activist Sut Seng Htoi says ‘no issue should be censored or avoided’

The spokesperson of the Kachin State Civilian Movement discusses resource governance, resisting the patriarchy and the role of civil society in holding the Kachin Independence Organization to account.

BY Emily Fishbein

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Chinese Ambassador Hong Liang: ‘We want to have a friendly relationship with the new government’

Frontier speaks with His Excellency Hong Liang, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar.

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Chinese Ambassador Hong Liang: 'We want to have a friendly relationship with the new government'

His Excellency Mr. Hong Liang, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar, presented his credentials to President U Thein Sein on July 29, 2015. Ambassador Hong was deputy director general for the Department of Asian Affairs, under China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, before becoming ambassador. He has also served in Malaysia and Australia. On March 4, he hosted a question and answer session at his residence in Yangon.

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New VP Henry Van Thio: ‘If a duty is on my shoulders, I’ll do my best’

U Henry Van Thio, 58, was nominated last week as the Amyotha Hluttaw’s candidate for the vice-presidency. The National League for Democracy member was elected in November to Chin State-3 constituency in what is also known as the House of Nationalities. Almost completely unknown, even among politicians in his home state, the ethnic Chin Christian lawmaker was an army officer and employee of the Ministry of Industry before joining the NLD. He spoke to Frontier’s Mratt Kyaw Thu in Nay Pyi Taw on March 10.

BY Mratt Kyaw Thu

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Michel Fonteyne-Leitao, restaurateur: ‘Let’s tell people what a special place this is’

Michel Fonteyne-Leitao and his wife, Fanny, are the founders of La Terrazza and La Pizza restaurants in Bagan. What he calls his “love affair” with Myanmar began when he met a friendly taxi driver in Yangon more than 10 years ago. He spoke to Frontier about the key to being a successful restaurateur in Myanmar and his passion for Bagan.

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