With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov meeting junta officials in Naypyitaw, The Irrawaddy revisits this commentary on the alliance between Moscow and the Myanmar junta.
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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 Presidents Since Independence
The Irrawaddy lists Myanmar's presidents since the country gained independence in 1948.
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.
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.
The Funeral of a Lion
Win Tin, whose funeral is held in Rangoon on Wednesday, remained unbroken despite nearly two decades in prison, and told his jailers to go to hell.
Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright
After 18 Years behind bars, pro-democracy activist and journalist U Win Tin’s Fiery Spirit is Far from Broken.
Remembering Two Deaths that Changed the Course of Myanmar’s History
Three decades on, family and citizens remember two students whose shooting deaths at the hands of police put the country on a course that led to the 8888 uprising
Thai University in Deal With Myanmar’s Spring University to Accept Striking Students
Myanmar Junta Chief Among Key Suspects Identified in Rohingya Genocide Case
At least Eight Civilians Killed as Myanmar Junta Launches Airstrikes in Kachin and Kayah States
Japanese-Trained Myanmar Army General Involved in Massacre, HRW Says
Thai University in Deal With Myanmar’s Spring University to Accept Striking Students
Myanmar Junta Chief Among Key Suspects Identified in Rohingya Genocide Case
At least Eight Civilians Killed as Myanmar Junta Launches Airstrikes in Kachin and Kayah States
Japanese-Trained Myanmar Army General Involved in Massacre, HRW Says