The Irrawaddy discusses challenges facing ethnic nationality media outlets, including safety, exile, and a lack of infrastructure and support.
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Harn Yawnghwe: Perhaps Govt no Longer Sees Value of my Work
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Director of Euro-Burma Office tells The Irrawaddy what he believes was behind his recently denied visa.
Triple-Distinction Prison Graduate: ‘I Decided Not to Give Up My Education’
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Facing a 10-year sentence in Oh Bo prison on drug charges, 19-year-old Ma Shun Lae Wai Kyaw dreams of studying economics at university.
Longtime Activist Returns to Her Studies, Aiming to Change the System for Women
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Ma May Sabe Phyu shares her ambitions for a more equal Myanmar on the eve of her sabbatical in the US.
FBR Medic: ‘It Was a Great Privilege to Be Able to Help’
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A member of the humanitarian group Free Burma Rangers reports on a recent trip to Mosul, Iraq.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Those in Power Have Given the Wrong Message by Using This Law’
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the increasing use of the controversial Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
Phaung Daw Oo Sayadaw: ‘The Current Education System Must Be Changed’
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Recipient of the Citizen of Burma Award, Sayadaw U Nayaka, speaks to The Irrawaddy about his monastic school’s struggles and successes.
KIA’s Lamai Gum Ja: Kachin IDPs Live With Fear
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Six years after the ceasefire between the Kachin Independence Army and Burma Army broke down, KIA’s Lamai Gum Ja explains his group’s new approach to the peace process.
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The Wa’s Zhao Guo An: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Wants to Achieve Peace in Her Lifetime
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United Wa State Army representative tells The Irrawaddy of China’s role in facilitating northern groups’ attendance at the Union Peace Conference in Naypyidaw.
U Zaw Htay: Peace Process Does ‘Not Necessarily’ Rely on China
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As the Union Peace Conference kicks off, govt spokesperson says he regrets UNFC absence but asserts that all groups will have their say.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Military Compromise Will Determine the Success or Failure of the Peace Process’
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This week, the Irrawaddy discusses peace process progress, setbacks, and the 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference.
Oway Ride’s Ko Nay Aung: Rangoon Taxis Need Reform
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CEO of local cab-hailing app Oway Ride says govt needs to implement policies to improve cars, train drivers, and introduce standard rates.
The Entrepreneur Bringing Virtual Reality to Burma’s Classrooms
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Ma Hla Hla Win, a former educator and cofounder of non-profit education technology social enterprise 360°ed, talks to The Irrawaddy.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘We Cannot Forgive Dishonesty and Misconduct’
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the misappropriation of regional development funds under the former government and the lack of legal action. By The Irrawaddy
Harn Yawnghwe: Perhaps Govt no Longer Sees Value of my Work
Triple-Distinction Prison Graduate: ‘I Decided Not to Give Up My Education’
Longtime Activist Returns to Her Studies, Aiming to Change the System for Women
FBR Medic: ‘It Was a Great Privilege to Be Able to Help’
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