Development Media Group

November 13, 2024
Two Sons and Her Support System: A Mrauk-U Mother's Loss
September 28, 2024
As AA Verges On Control of Arakan State, MSMEs Ask: Is Optimism Too...
July 10, 2024
Conflict Erodes Hopes and Futures of Arakanese Youths
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April 18, 2023
Erosion Threatens Existence of Pauktaw Township Village
Enormous waves galloping up from the Bay of Bengal have been pounding Thae Khon Village day and night for years. The village has been gradually eaten...
Features
March 16, 2023
Troubled Waters Surround Kyaukphyu Deep-Sea Port
Nyo Htun and Mrat Swe — “In the past, we could cast nets along the Thanzit River. This river has abundant fish. We could freely fish before. But we...
Features
March 4, 2023
A New Father’s Arrest Leaves a Young Family Destitute
Hnin Ei Cho — In a tiny room made of stout bamboo posts, matted bamboo walls and a thatched roof, a woman sat alone with her baby, whom she had...
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January 19, 2023
Danger Descendant From Arakan’s Mayu Mountain Range
Written by Gaung — The Buddhist monk U Sarana became upset when he noticed the flattened rice plants, which were nearly ready to be harvested. Large...
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November 26, 2022
Barbarity Unleashed Upon a Ponnagyun Township Village
Nay Myo Linn — Faced with the dilemma of whether to wait for her husband who had entered the burning village or flee with their three children, Daw...
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October 24, 2022
Has the Coup dealt a fatal blow to NCA? Analyzing the ups and downs of NCA...
October 15 marked the 7th anniversary of the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA),which was considered to be the second most important...
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October 20, 2022
The Arakan Army making steady gains in their plan to drive the Military...
Since July early 2022, there has been a resurgence of military conflict between the Arakan Army (AA) and the Military Council, with the AA...
Features
August 4, 2022
In Myanmar’s West, a People Remain Oppressed
Nay Myo Linn — Located in western Myanmar, Arakan State is a picturesque region of mountains, forests, rivers, pagodas, and abundant natural...
Features
July 22, 2022
Mro Ethnic Group’s Ritual Slaughter Carries On Among Some
Min Tun — In Vann Vi village, part of Arakan State’s Ponnagyun Township, the Mro people have been preparing for an ancient ritual slaughter. The...
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June 22, 2022
Is Arakan State on the Brink of Another War?
Min Thuta —Clashes have occurred almost daily in mainland Myanmar since the military seized power in a coup on February 1, 2021. The regime still can...
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April 18, 2022
First Uprooted, Then Evicted: Family of Nine Still Grappling With Legacy...
Aung Htein — “If there had been no war in Arakan State, our lives would not have been so miserable,” lamented Daw Than Than Nwe, a 36-year-old victim...
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January 6, 2022
Is It Finally Time for the Accused to Return Home?
Written by Aung Htein Several middle-aged and elderly women have been seen in front of courthouses across Arakan State over the past three years...