Will Glimmers of Good News Continue as Myanmar Moves Into a New Year?

Dateline Irrawaddy discusses the difficulties faced by legal and illegal immigrants from Myanmar during the second wave outbreak.

The Irrawaddy talks with student leaders—past and present—about the ‘inextricable’ link between the legalization of student unions and the historic site.

Dateline Irrawaddy talks with political observers about their ideal government for Myanmar and the concept of a national unity government.

The Irrawaddy explores whether the USDP’s repeated failures at the polls will move the Tatmadaw into a new era with the governing NLD.

The Irrawaddy discusses the issue with the executive director of the Myanmar Institute for Peace and Security in search of an answer.

The Irrawaddy talks with representatives of the Arakan National Party and Chin National League for Democracy in search of answers.

The Irrawaddy talks with two candidates in their 20s about what motivates their candidacies and what unique challenges they are encountering in their campaigns.

The Irrawaddy talks with two journalists who are members of the Myanmar Press Council to assess the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the private media sector.

The Irrawaddy talks with a representative of the Confederation of Trade Unions about factory closings, diminished salaries and COVID-19.

The Irrawaddy talks with U Sai Ye Kyaw Swar Myint of the People’s Alliance for Credible Elections about the possibility of a pandemic postponement of the November vote.

The Irrawaddy talks with a pair of candidates from the National League for Democracy and the People’s Party about the unique election challenges ahead.

This week, The Irrawaddy talks with public health expert Dr. Sitt Naing about the ‘second wave’ of COVID-19, virus mutations and what we can expect from a vaccine.

This week, The Irrawaddy talks with officials from two smaller parties, Ma Noe Noe Htet San and Ko Mya Aye, about their expectations for this year’s election and beyond.