Buddhist nationalism and a focus on rural voters helped the USDP retain a rare stronghold in southern Mandalay Region, but cracks are emerging ahead of this year's vote.
BY Swe Lei Mon
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army and Kachin Independence Army have fought side by side for decades, but recent abuses against civilians underscore how communal relations in northern Shan State are shifting as the Ta’ang armed group grows ever stronger.
BY Lawi Weng
Voters in the affluent Yangon township remain enthusiastic about the ruling party, but the insurgent People’s Pioneer Party is pouring resources into the election race.
BY Ye Mon
Accommodations for suspected COVID-19 patients can be less than five-star, but it’s hard to complain while watching medical staff scramble under the weight of the second wave.
