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In commemoration of the 29th anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy uprising, The Irrawaddy revisits an account of the experience by one of its editors.
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A former Irrawaddy staff writer recalls the death of a friend and 1988 activist from HIV/AIDS.
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On the 29th anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy uprising, The Irrawaddy revisits an article from 2010 reflecting on students’ imprisonment.
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On the 29th anniversary of the 8888 pro-democracy movement, The Irrawaddy revisits an essay by its once imprisoned English edition editor.
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In Person
The Irrawaddy interviews Sayadaw U Khaymar Nanda, also known as 8888 Sayadaw, in commemoration of the 29th anniversary of the pro-democracy uprising.
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From the Archive
Irrawaddy reporter Min Naing Thu recalls the bloody end of demonstrations in Monywa as part of the 1988 Uprising.
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Myanmar Now’s chief editor Ko Swe Win describes his personal experiences of the 1988 Uprising.
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Irrawaddy founding editor Aung Zaw recalls how he became a monk in Kayan to avoid arrest during the 1988 Uprising.
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Specials
The Irrawaddy profiles seven women who were involved in or inspired by the events of 1988.
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The Irrawaddy remembers Nay Min—not among 1988’s canonized pro-democracy crusaders, but pivotal in informing the world about the events of that year.
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As this week marks the 29th anniversary of the ’88 uprising, The Irrawaddy revisits a story about the medics who worked tirelessly during the protests.
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The Irrawaddy reflects on the significance of the 2013 publication of the Burmese language version of ‘Outrage: Burma’s Struggle for Democracy.’
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The Irrawaddy looks back at how journalists defied their military rulers 29 years ago with a month of unprecedented reporting.
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The failure of the 1988 uprising points to the challenges Myanmar faced then, and still faces, in this guest column originally published in 2013.
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The Irrawaddy revisits this 2013 interview with award-winning activist Min Ko Naing ahead of the ’88 Uprising anniversary this month.
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