Will a Sexual Exploitation Scandal Force Myanmar Police to Change Course?

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 electrical engineer U Myint Zaw about the history of Myanmar’s electricity sector and what it will take to modernize it.

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 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.

The heads of the Confederation of Trade Unions in Myanmar and Our Generation Network tell The Irrawaddy factories should not use COVID-19 as an excuse to sack staff.

The Irrawaddy discusses this week’s failed constitutional amendment vote with political analyst Ma Mon Mon Myat and Ko Thiha Thu of the Than Lwin Citizen Empowerment Program.

As the long process to amend Myanmar’s Constitution appears lost, The Irrawaddy sits down with lawmakers U Aung Thein and U Sai Tun Aye to look for a way out.

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses why justice has proved so elusive in the ‘Victoria’ toddler rape case.