Nyo Tun Aung, deputy commander-in-chief of the Arakan Army, discusses armed conflict in western Myanmar's Rakhine state, March 23, 2019.

Interview: ‘The Government Army’s Persecution Is Making us Stronger’

Brigadier General Nyo Tun Aung, deputy commander-in-chief of the Arakan Army, discusses fighting the Myanmar Army in Rakhine state.

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Myanmar Military Denies Random Firing on Villages, Temples in Rakhine Conflict

The army was returning fire from Arakan Army units that had ambushed government troops, spokesman says.

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Chinese Police Hold Maoist Editor on 'Subversion' Charges

Chai Xiaoming is being held under "residential surveillance at a designated location" and has yet to see a lawyer.

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Cambodia Oppositionists Defend Seeking Rehabilitation as Hun Sen Issues New Threats

Sam Rainsy will face “trenches equipped with machine guns” at the border, Hun Sen warns.

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North Korea Investigates Finances of Foreign Trade Companies in China

Regime threatens to punish businessmen with hidden accounts as if they are defectors.

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Chinese Police Maintain Presence in Tibetan Monastery Despite Passage of Uprising Anniversaries

Rongwo monastery on full lockdown as police take precautions against potential protests during the ‘sensitive month of March.’

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Italian Journalist 'Threatened' by Chinese Official in Rome: Newspaper

The reports emerge as a press freedom group warns that China is increasingly undermining freedom of speech and democracy around the world.

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North Korea Tells South It Has Pulled Out of Border Liason Office

Move seen as sign of displeasure at U.S. sanctions, some of which U.S. President Trump says he'll reverse.

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Seven Villagers Killed by Heavy Artillery in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Government says they could have been killed by either side, rebels deny that there was a battle.

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North Korean Border Defense Official Arrested on Smuggling-related Charges

Sudden crackdown on smuggling surprises residents and small-time smugglers.

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen Dismisses Concerns of Chinese ‘Control,’ Amid Fear of Growing Debt

Observers say that without careful management of loans and aid, Phnom Penh will become obligated to Beijing.

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Vietnam Broke Its Own Laws in Arrest of Blogger Spirited from Thailand-Experts

Truong Duy Nhat's arrest in Hanoi after he disappeared in Bangkok amid suspicions he was abducted by Vietnamese agents was never reported to his family.

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