The Day the Radio Advertising Jingles Disappeared
On April 20, 1964, the scrapping of a popular radio show featuring advertisements for consumer goods signaled the start of two decades of Gen. Ne Win’s socialist economic agenda.
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As the State Counselor prepares to discuss infrastructure plans with the Chinese president, The Irrawaddy collects its recent reporting on the controversial hydropower project.
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Villagers say the shooting and shelling was unprovoked. The army claims a nearby military base was ambushed by rebels.
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UWSA Vice Chairman Zhao Guo An said it will not sing the NCA and accused the current government of failing to honor the deal it struck with its predecessor.
Runaway Saudi Sisters Get Help Offer From Georgia
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Rights Group Urges Myanmar to Drop Charges Against Satirical Performers, Filmmaker
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During a performance broadcast on Facebook, the Peacock Generation thangyat troupe criticized the military’s role in politics, chanting “it’s time to say goodbye.”
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