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Burma faces economic and political collapse under Ne Win rule
Burma, Asia's forgotten nation, faces rising shortages and isolation as imports vanish and the government curbs foreign investment. Rebel groups, led by Shan insurgents and communists, press the 250000 strong army while minorities seek independence, widening turmoil along the Chinese and Thai borders.
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