Trucks halt Myawaddy runs amid extortion-style levies

Source: Burma News International | Karen Information Center Some truck operators suspended operations in August after checkpoints in Karen State halted trucks transporting goods from Myawaddy Town, near the Thailand-Myanmar border, and imposed extortionate levies....

Junta confiscates houses and shops in Naungcho

Source: Burma News International | By Network Media Group The junta has sealed off at least 10 houses, gold shops, and grocery stores in Naungcho Town and posted confiscation notices on them, accusing the owners of supporting the Ta’ang National Liberation Army...