While neighboring countries have been launching intense anti-narcotics operations along their borders, the drug gangs now send more shipments via the southern Tanintharyi waters, where the conflict is growing. Dawei Watch When more than one ton of methamphetamine – commonly known as ice – was found aboard a fishing boat by Myanmar’s military junta in […]
Despite its low profile, the country’s pearl industry stands accused of providing revenue to help prop up the military junta TANINTHARYI, MYANMAR – For the controversial pearl industry in Myanmar, it’s business as usual in the southern Myeik Archipelago, despite calls for international pearl farming companies – including the Japanese – to exit the country […]
An appeal to the international community from a youth protester Zan Hein (aka) Raymond. In a video received by Dawei Watch, Zan Hein appealed to the international community, made on the third anniversary of the February 1 coup d’état. ” It is deeply distressing to see powerful governments and corporations turning a blind eye to […]
One of the most successful conservation projects in the country now under threat from unregulated extractive industry. DAWEI, MYANMAR – Unregulated and irresponsible gold mining has surged within Myanmar’s southern nature reserve area, putting nearly two decades of conservation efforts under threat. Zimbar Creek and the surrounding lush forest inside the Tanintharyi Nature Reserve (TNR) […]
The report is originally documented and published by FE5 research group. The group can be reached through tanintharyi.fe5@protonmail.com. . Download PDF Version – FE5 Tanintharyi Report Series (July 2023) . What is FE5? . FE5 Tanintharyi Report Series was initiated in April 2022 to document the socio-economic issues and human rights violations resulting from armed […]
Being pregnant can be a worrying time for women. Now imagine the stress for women in rural Myanmar who can’t get check-ups or pre-natal medicine, and might not be able to get to hospital in emergency because of nearby conflict. This week’s podcast focusses on the situation in Tanintharyi region, and is produced by journalists […]
The United Nations has warned that Myanmar’s children could become a lost generation of children. Since the military coup, at least a quarter of a million have had to flee from their homes, hundreds have been arrested, and hundreds killed. There are also many many more who have witnessed horrific violence on both sides, which […]
Have you stopped liking or sharing political posts on social media for fear of the consequences? If so, you’re not alone. After the arrest of hundreds of people for wearing flowers or posting black profile pictures, what freedom of expression is left in Myanmar?
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