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Banks fuel Myanmar's 'death trade' as rebels advance, U.N. expert finds
The expert report identifies Thai and Chinese banks as the main providers of financial support for Myanmar's junta.
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The expert report identifies Thai and Chinese banks as the main providers of financial support for Myanmar's junta.
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