How an obsessive quest for self-discovery led a Boston native to amass a vast archive about Myanmar’s struggle for democracy—and to friendship with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
88 Generation leader U Mya Aye welcomes criticism of the Ngwe Saung statement and stresses that federalism and democracy must go hand in hand in a future Myanmar.
Former political prisoner Daw Sandar Thwin continues to support the revolution despite the daily struggle of life in a Thai border town.
The Bamar People’s Liberation Army’s commander Maung Saungkha tells The Irrawaddy that the group is bringing its fighting experience to lowland Myanmar.
The newly formed Kayan National Army (KNA), which unites a number of ethnic armed groups, wants to cooperate with other groups fighting the junta and is loyal to the civilian...
The 79-year-old democracy leader, who is reportedly in frail health, is being held incommunicado under “horrendous conditions” by the Myanmar junta. Here Kim Aris tells The Irrawaddy about his concerns...
The Kawlin District People’s Defense Team leader says the loss of Pinlebu in Sagaing Region was a heavy psychological shock for the regime.
A resident of liberated Lashio in northern Shan State says there is no attempt to target battalion headquarters and police stations.
China observer Dr Hla Kyaw Zaw says Myanmar’s junta still believes it can win and it will not join Chinese peace talks.
Thai ‘patriotic groups’ are demanding tighter restrictions on migrant workers from Myanmar. U Htoo Chit, a labor rights activist, says migrants need to work within the rules
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