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 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...
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.
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