The eagerly-awaited release of the National League for Democracy’s candidates’ list contained few surprises, but as in 2015 there’s been controversy over who was nominated or rejected.
The eagerly-awaited release of the National League for Democracy’s candidates’ list contained few surprises, but as in 2015 there’s been controversy over who was nominated or rejected.
Lifelong revolutionary Padoh Mahn Nyein Maung speaks to Frontier’s Naw Betty Han about his decision to resign as a senior Karen National Union leader in order to make a run for parliament.
A television drama that extols the role of the Tatmadaw in Myanmar’s modern history is a failure of art and propaganda but provides insights into the psychology of the armed forces.
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The paintings of emerging feminist artist Chuu Wai Nyein aim for the heart of Myanmar’s gender sensibilities.
People living with disabilities in poor, undeveloped Chin State have little support and few opportunities for education or employment.
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A French fashion entrepreneur has found satisfaction and success designing clothes and accessories made from cloth created by artisan weavers.
Boat repair is the main occupation of many residents in a poor township across the Yangon River from downtown and some of them have a precarious existence.
Most – but not all – militia groups in Muse Township are involved in illegal activities that include running gambling dens and brothels.
Police were ready and waiting when a river gang tried to rob cargo vessels for the third time in five days on the Twante Canal in September.
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