The general secretary of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy told The Irrawaddy that the junta’s proposed election will be meaningless unless it brings positive change.
The National Unity Government’s U Aung Myo Min describes the current situation as ‘the worst’, in which all kinds of human rights are systematically violated.
In part two of an interview, security analyst Anthony Davis looks at possible developments this year in the war against the junta as well as internationally.
Security analyst Anthony Davis looks at the strengths, weaknesses and strategies of the junta and the federal-democratic resistance.
Myanmar shadow government’s Education Ministry is developing plans for an education system aligned with the values of a federal democracy.
Civilian NUG minister Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe says the country’s future is at risk unless kids are protected from junta brutality.
Chin National Front spokesman Salai Htet Ni says resistance cooperation is essential for the junta to be defeated.
US State Department Counsellor Derek Chollet tells The Irrawaddy that despite the suffering, he is optimistic for Myanmar.
As the regime tightens access to the internet and steps up online and cellphone surveillance, the Myanmar people must work out new ways to communicate safely.
A former student leader from 1988, U Mya Aye says all ethnic groups must be treated equally if Myanmar's problems are to end.
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