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: ‘Those in Power Have Given the Wrong Message by Using This Law’
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the increasing use of the controversial Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘A New Political Chapter for Burma?’
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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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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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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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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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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.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Govt Must Review What it has Accomplished in a Year and Accept Criticism’
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the successes and weaknesses of the NLD government’s policies one year after it assumed office.
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Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Govt’s 21st Century Panglong Conference is at Risk’
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the recent attacks in Laukkai as well as other developments in Burma’s peace process.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘We Have Mountains of Difficulties in Promoting Gender Equality’
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This week, Ye Ni speaks with Daw Khin Lay and U Mun Awng about the role of women in politics, conflict zones and at home.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘U Ko Ni’s Assassination Has Become a Hindrance to National Reconciliation’
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The Irrawaddy discusses disagreements between the NLD government and the military-run Home Affairs Ministry in the investigation of U Ko Ni’s murder.
Dateline Irrawaddy: The Panglong Monument and the Pagoda
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The Irrawaddy discusses if this Shwedagon Pagoda replica was built for religious purposes only, or if it was built with a political purpose in mind.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Govt Must Reform State-Run Media’
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the development of private media and necessary reforms to state-run media.
Dateline Irrawaddy: “Corruption Is Still Rampant Despite The Anti-Corruption Law”
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The Irrawaddy speaks with lawyer U Ko Ni and former Lower House lawmaker U Ye Htun to discuss the State Counselor Bill and Burma’s history of corruption.
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