Former BBC journalist Christopher Gunness played a key role in sparking the 1988 uprising, and hopes that those bearing mental and physical wounds inflicted under junta rule will eventually be able to find closure.
Former BBC journalist Christopher Gunness played a key role in sparking the 1988 uprising, and hopes that those bearing mental and physical wounds inflicted under junta rule will eventually be able to find closure.
Talk of a post-election “coalition” misrepresents Myanmar’s winner-takes-all electoral system and gives false hope that minority interests can be meaningfully represented without constitutional reform.
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.
Highlights
Consider being a Frontier Member.
Support independent journalism in Myanmar. Become a Frontier member today
Support more independent journalism like this.
Civil society and journalist groups in Myanmar are gearing up to fight what they say is an affront to press freedom, the rule of law and democracy.
Support more independent journalism like this.
Support more independent journalism like this.
A Union committee’s decision removes a key obstacle to plans for a privately owned and managed industrial park on farmland in Ayeyarwady Region that has seen strong interest from Chinese investors.
The Kachin State capital boasts a spectacular array of eateries offering authentic Kachin fare and dishes from neighbouring Shan State. The three below are all notable for being operated by successful, confident women restaurateurs.
Support more independent journalism like this.
Support more independent journalism like this.
In the first of a two-part series, we teach you how to play three traditional Myanmar street games.
Opinion
Doh Athan
Latest Issue
- July 27, 2020
Stories in this issue
Out of the wild: Myanmar’s controversial plan to harvest endangered species
Legalising commercial farming of rare species will undercut poachers, says Myanmar’s Forest Department, but conservationists expect the move to lead to increased demand.
BE A FRONTIER MEMBER
Stay on top of Myanmar current affairs with our Daily Briefing and Media Monitor newsletters
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PRINT + DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Our fortnightly magazine is available in print, digital, or a combination beginning at $80 a year
Join the community
Sign up for our Frontier Fridays newsletter. It’s a free weekly round-up featuring the most important events shaping Myanmar
