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Thousands of Chinese nationals linked to online scam syndicates in Karen State’s Myawaddy have fled to major cities including Yangon and Mandalay with help from ethnic Karen armed groups, even as Myanmar’s junta claims success in its crackdown on notorious hubs like KK Park and Shwe Kokko.

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Nearly 4,000 Burmese nationals living in the United States will soon no longer have temporary protected status, avoiding deportation, after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem terminated those protections for Myanmar on Monday.

“Burma has made notable progress in governance and stability, including the end of its state of emergency,** plans for free and fair elections**, successful ceasefire agreements, and improved local governance contributing to enhanced public service delivery and national reconciliation,” Noem said in a statement issued by USCIS on Monday.

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“Criminal networks operating out of Burma are stealing billions of dollars from hardworking Americans through online scams,” Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John Hurley said.

Note the use of name "Burma" by under secretary of treasury. This is a subtle rejection of the military junta renaming the country to Myanmar, one often advocated by Burmese opposed to the military regime. I would argue that this nuanced position wasn't taken up by Trump admin for whom Burma is but another "shit hole country" but by career bureaucrats who have a longer working knowledge of the issue.

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Update from AP: 7 Myanmar migrants dead and 13 rescued after boat capsizes near Malaysia https://apnews.com/article/malaysia-boat-capsize-myanmar-rohingya-079983285bd5f902372693fb8b376662

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Recent attacks by govenment and Karen foces on one of Myanmar's most notorious internet scam hubs sparked a recruitment drive, as fleeing workers rushed to enlist at other, nearby fraud factories, experts and insiders told AFP.

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