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US begins talks with Myanmar's military government, EU maintains isolation

Since September, Washington has held two rounds of talks with Myanmar's authorities, seeking action against online scams, the release of American Adam Castillo, and access to rare earth resources. The EU, meanwhile, extends sanctions and does not recognize Min Aung Hlaing's regime, while ASEAN countries are reconsidering their isolation policy. Since September, Washington has held two rounds of talks with Myanmar's authorities, seeking action against online fraud, the release of the American Adam Castillo, and access to rare earth resources. The EU, meanwhile, extends sanctions and does not recognize Min Aung Hlaing's regime, while ASEAN countries are reconsidering their isolation policy.

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Thailand allows Myanmar refugees to work outside camps: hopes and challenges of the program's first year

In October 2025, after a reduction in foreign aid, primarily from the US, Thailand for the first time allowed refugees from Myanmar to leave border camps to work. In the first year, according to authorities, 6,800 people found employment. Human rights advocates welcome the program but point to the absence of contracts, debt deductions from wages, and a weak complaint system.

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