To mark the 107th anniversary of her birth yesterday, The Irrawaddy revisits a 2002 profile of the pioneering Myanmar journalist and political dissenter.
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Myanmar Junta’s Efforts to Kill the NLD Will Always Fail
To mark the 34th anniversary of the founding of the NLD, The Irrawaddy revisits a commentary from June last year on why the junta will never defeat the party.
‘A Show of Hands’ for Burma’s Former Political Prisoners
The Irrawaddy revisits a 2014 review of an art project by Ko Htein Lin honoring political prisoners’ sacrifices. The artist was arrested by the Myanmar junta this week.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing, Russia’s Putin and Their Ilk Must Not Prevail
With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov meeting junta officials in Naypyitaw, The Irrawaddy revisits this commentary on the alliance between Moscow and the Myanmar junta.
Burma Must Make Clear its Nuclear Ambitions
As the regime signs an MoU with a Russian state nuclear energy corporation, The Irrawaddy revisits a 2009 commentary on the previous junta’s atomic aspirations.
Remembering Myanmar’s Fallen Heroes
The Irrawaddy revisits an article from March last year honoring some of the more than 500 peaceful protesters killed by the junta during the first month after it seized power.
The Man Behind the Burma Independence Army
To mark the 77th Armed Forces Day today, The Irrawaddy revisits a 2017 profile of the WWII Japanese officer who was instrumental in creating Myanmar’s modern military.
Madeleine Albright Applauds Burma’s ‘Long Overdue’ Reform
To mark the death of Madeleine Albright earlier this week, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2013 account of a visit to Myanmar by the former US Secretary of State.
Myanmar’s Slain Karen National Union Leader Mahn Sha: ‘60 Years in Vain’
The Irrawaddy revisits a 2008 interview with the late KNU leader, conducted days before his assassination.
Desmond Tutu’s Thoughts on Myanmar’s Democracy Struggle From 2010
To mark his passing, The Irrawaddy revisits an exclusive interview with the South African cleric and anti-apartheid icon from 2010.
How the Suu Kyi-Richardson Clash Unfolded
Ex-US diplomat Bill Richardson has announced he plans to visit Myanmar. Here is The Irrawaddy’s 2018 report on his abrupt falling out with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi that year.
Who Killed Gen. Aung San?
To mark Martyrs’ Day, The Irrawaddy revisits a 2010 interview with author Kin Oung about his book on the assassination of Myanmar’s independence hero and his colleagues.
Unsung Hero of Myanmar’s ’88 Uprising Dies of COVID-19
The Irrawaddy revisits a 2014 profile of U Nay Min, who kept the world informed of the military’s brutal crackdown on democracy protesters in 1988 and was later jailed.
Activist Who Embodied Myanmar’s Democracy Struggle Dies of COVID-19
U Hla Shwe was jailed six times between 1959 and 2005; he died aged 84 on Thursday after his oxygen supply ran out. The Irrawaddy here republishes a 2012 profile of him.
At least 1,113 Deaths in Myanmar Junta Detention Since Coup
Retired Top Brass Wheeled Out For Embattled Myanmar Junta Chief
Nearly 30 Myanmar Junta Forces, Five Resistance Fighters Killed in Last Four Days of Fighting
Myanmar Junta Dissolves Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD
At least 1,113 Deaths in Myanmar Junta Detention Since Coup
Retired Top Brass Wheeled Out For Embattled Myanmar Junta Chief
Nearly 30 Myanmar Junta Forces, Five Resistance Fighters Killed in Last Four Days of Fighting
Myanmar Junta Dissolves Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD