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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Interview

Turning Tourism Awareness into Action

By THE IRRAWADDY
The founder of Tourism Transparency talks to The Irrawaddy about the prospect of responsible tourism in Burma.

Soldiers of Mixed Fortunes

By PATRICK BOEHLER / THE IRRAWADDY
Ko Oo, a student army leader based in Kachin State, talks about the early days of the All-Burma Students' Democratic Front and Burma's current political situation.

Exclusive Interview with KIA Vice-Chief of Staff

By PATRICK BOEHLER / THE IRRAWADDY
Gen Gun Maw, the vice-chief of staff of the Kachin Independence Army, talks exclusively with The Irrawaddy about Thursday's resumed negotiations with the Burmese government.

'We Have to Go For It!'

By MA SAT SU / THE IRRAWADDY
Former political prisoner and popular artist Zayar Thaw is a member of ACID, one of the first bands to bring hip-hop to the youth of Burma. He also co-founded an underground organization known as Generation Wave during the 2007 Saffron Revolution.

Will the Golden Land Have a Silver Lining?

By COLIN HINSHELWOOD / THE IRRAWADDY
The Irrawaddy speaks with Maung Maung Swe, who currently sits as both the chairman of the Union of Myanmar Travel Association and the vice-chairman of the Myanmar Tourism Board.

Nine Years Sleeping on a Cold Concrete Floor

By THE IRRAWADDY
The Irrawaddy speaks to Ko Ko Gyi, the well-known 88 Generation Students Group leader about conditions in prison and his thoughts now that he is free.

‘I Am Not a Bad Monk’

By THE IRRAWADDY
Prominent Burmese monk Ashin Pyinna Thiha speaks with The Irrawaddy about the recent statement by the Burma’s official council of monks that he had been “disobedient” and must leave his monastery.

Ambassador Mitchell's Press Briefing

By THE IRRAWADDY
The US embassy in Beijing has released the full text of Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma Derek Mitchell's press briefing on Dec. 13 covering relations with Burma and China.

Rapporteur on Rights and Reforms

By THE IRRAWADDY
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Burma speaks to The Irrawaddy how he sees the recent political and economic reforms in Burma affecting the country’s human rights situation.

‘They Are Fighting Us Like a Foreign Invasion'

By THE IRRAWADDY
Edith Mirante from Project Maje speaks with General Gun Maw, the Kachin Independence Army’s vice chief of staff, in Laiza, Kachin State.