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Can Myanmar’s Soccer Teams Win at SEA Games?

By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy discusses the chances of Myanmar’s soccer teams winning the 29th SEA Games in Malaysia.

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The News For 20 August 2017

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Protests Must Serve the Public Interest

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In Person

By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy discusses the lack of public support for recent anti-government protests in Yangon and Mandalay.

‘Housemaids Need Protection of Law’

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By The Irrawaddy

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses a recent string of cases involving the abuse of young housemaids.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Prospects For Peace Are Not Good’

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By The Irrawaddy

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses developments in Shan and Kachin states and their impacts on the peace process.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Development of a Country Depends Greatly on Leadership’

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By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy interviews the grandsons of two martyrs who were assassinated 70 years ago and asks what Myanmar leaders should learn from them today.

Dateline Irrawaddy: Telecoms Law Must be Amended to ‘Serve Its Intent’

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By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy discusses the new proposed draft of the Telecommunications Law, the controversial Article 66(d) and recent arrests of journalists.

Dateline Irrawaddy: Lurking Pitfalls for NLD Politicians

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By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy discusses the dangers facing NLD members, including arrogance and exploitation.

Dateline Irrawaddy: Govt ‘Has Done Nothing’ for Independent Ethnic Media

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By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy discusses challenges facing ethnic nationality media outlets, including safety, exile, and a lack of infrastructure and support.

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Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘A New Political Chapter for Burma?’

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By The Irrawaddy

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the outcome of the 21st Century Panglong peace conference, the Union Accord, and the right of secession.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘We Cannot Forgive Dishonesty and Misconduct’

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By The Irrawaddy

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the misappropriation of regional development funds under the former government and the lack of legal action. By The Irrawaddy

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Political Landscape on the Ground is Quite Complicated’

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By The Irrawaddy

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses which ethnic armed groups will be invited and which will join the second 21st Century Panglong Conference.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘New Political Parties Are Not Enemies’

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Dateline

By The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy speaks with activist Ko Ko Gyi and political commentator Yan Myo Thein about the possibility of an 88-Generation political party.

Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The NLD Must Reduce Centralization and Reconcile with Ethnic Groups for the Sake of the 2020 Election’

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By The Irrawaddy

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses recent by-elections with political commentator Dr. Yan Myo Thein and founder of Yangon Watch group Dr. Nyo Nyo Thin.