This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the outcome of the 21st Century Panglong peace conference, the Union Accord, and the right of secession.
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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
TNLA Vice Chairman: Political Process for Peace is Almost at an End
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Vice chairman of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army Brig-Gen Tarr Jode Jarr tells the Irrawaddy about recent meeting with China’s special envoy Sun Guoxiang.
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Migrant Rights Activist: Booming Thai Border Town ‘Built on Burmese Sweat’
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Longtime activist U Moe Joe speaks about the role of Burmese migrants in developing Mae Sot, a border town in western Thailand.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The Political Landscape on the Ground is Quite Complicated’
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses which ethnic armed groups will be invited and which will join the second 21st Century Panglong Conference.
Padoh Naw Zipporah Sein: ‘I Do Not Think We Can Build Peace Quickly’
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Senior reporter Saw Yan Naing interviews Padoh Naw Zipporah Sein about the KNU election, newly-elected leaders and the peace process.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘New Political Parties Are Not Enemies’
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The Irrawaddy speaks with activist Ko Ko Gyi and political commentator Yan Myo Thein about the possibility of an 88-Generation political party.
US Ambassador to Burma: ‘We Urge All Parties to End the Fighting Now’
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The Irrawaddy interviews Scot Marciel about the US-Burma relationship and the challenges that lie ahead for the Southeast Asian nation.
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘The NLD Must Reduce Centralization and Reconcile with Ethnic Groups for the Sake of the 2020 Election’
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses recent by-elections with political commentator Dr. Yan Myo Thein and founder of Yangon Watch group Dr. Nyo Nyo Thin.
The Wa’s Zhao Guo An: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Wants to Achieve Peace in Her Lifetime
U Zaw Htay: Peace Process Does ‘Not Necessarily’ Rely on China
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Military Compromise Will Determine the Success or Failure of the Peace Process’
Oway Ride’s Ko Nay Aung: Rangoon Taxis Need Reform
China and Burma: Not Only Pauk-Phaw
Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week (June 6)
Businessman Reports Death Threats After Alleging Bribery Scandal in Tourism Ministry
Thousands of Rats Swarm Irrawaddy Division Villages