Myanmar’s military rule is crippling hope for young people like never before
In February 2024, Myanmar’s junta declared mandatory military service for men aged 18 to 35 and women aged 18 to 27. Those who do not comply face up to five years in prison.
Christianity Today9h
Nixed USAID Scholarship Helped Christian Students Escape War
The $45 million diversity-focused program has so far provided 400 Burmese students—including Christian ethnic minorities—a chance to study away from conflict.
Business Wire15h
Observo AI Expands APAC Presence with SIS Technologies Distribution Partnership in Singapore
Observo AI, a leader in AI-powered telemetry data pipelines, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with SIS Technologies, a premier val ...
WUSF Public Media17h
Armed militants terrorize Rohingya community in Bangladesh refugee camps
In Bangladesh's Rohingya refugee camps, armed militant gangs have been killing members of their community for years. Rights groups say their targets include anyone who refuses to join them.
The Cool Down18h
Authorities under pressure to seize imports of illegal materials in massive operation: 'The lack of adequate action … supports a brutal regime'
ClientEarth has urged Polish authorities to enforce stricter oversight of timber supply chains and to penalize firms engaging in illegal imports. The group also supports the implementation of the EU ...
Daily Excelsior19h
Myanmar resistance group admits responsibility for killing of Buddhist monk it accused of army ties
A local resistance group fighting against Myanmar’s military government has acknowledged responsibility for the killing last ...