Myanmar Govt’s Move to Protect Migrant Voting Rights: Too Little, Too Late?

This week, The Irrawaddy talks with former Information Minister U Ye Htut about Myanmar’s place in the latest stage of US-China tensions in Southeast Asia.

The Irrawaddy speaks with trade union lawyer U Htay about why a coalition of labor and farmer leaders are running as independent candidates in Myanmar’s 2020 election.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses Myanmar’s 2020 election with U Ko Ko Gyi, a leader from the 1988 pro-democracy protests and founder of the new People’s Party.

The Irrawaddy talks with police historian Dr. Aung Myo for his take on reform as senior police reportedly forced female officers to sleep with them in exchange for promotions.

The Irrawaddy talks with U Sai Nyunt Lwin of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy about the 2020 election and whether ethnic parties might join a coalition government.

The Irrawaddy talks with National League for Democracy Vice-Chairman Dr. Zaw Myint Maung about how the party plans to contest Myanmar’s general election in November.

The Irrawaddy talks to National League for Democracy information secretary Monywa Aung Shin about the NLD’s missteps since 2015 and how it can clean up its act before November.

The Irrawaddy talks with migrant worker rights advocates U Aung Kyaw and U Htoo Chit about why Myanmar migrants remain stuck in Thailand and the challenges they face.

The Irrawaddy talks with economic researcher Dr. Zaw Oo and policy expert Ko Khine Win about how Myanmar’s government can help businesses and workers through COVID-19.

Padoh Mahn Nyein Maung, a leader of the Karen National Union, is hopeful that things will improve if the Myanmar military cooperates with EAOs on the response to COVID-19.

The Irrawaddy talks with human rights expert U Aung Myo Min and former political prisoner U Bo Kyi about how Myanmar’s efforts to combat COVID-19 are impacting human rights.

The Irrawaddy discusses the recent targeting of journalists under the Counter-Terrorism Law with Myanmar Press Council member U Chit Win Maung and author Mon Mon Myat.

As Myanmar ramps up efforts to prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 in the country, The Irrawaddy sits down with writer and doctor Ma Thida and Yangon lawmaker Ko Nay Phone Latt.