Mysterious associations have been replacing independent student unions, which have long played an active role in the pro-democracy movement.
BY Frontier
Mysterious associations have been replacing independent student unions, which have long played an active role in the pro-democracy movement.
BY Frontier
The surprise decision to fix the rate of the kyat has harmed the competitiveness of Myanmar’s rice exports, traders say, and orders from abroad are already beginning to decline.
BY Frontier
Despite the relative lack of armed conflict in Rakhine State in recent months, tens of thousands of internally displaced people still languish in camps where food shortages are becoming more common.
BY Frontier
Consider being a Frontier Member.
Support independent journalism in Myanmar. Become a Frontier member today
The poisoning of Kim Jong-un's half-brother in Malaysia came more than 30 years after Pyongyang sent assassins to Yangon to try to kill the South Korean president.
BY Frontier
China had a historical role in contributing to conflict along Myanmar’s northern border and it has a responsibility to help bring the fighting to an end.
Support more independent journalism like this.
Support more independent journalism like this.
Support more independent journalism like this.
Support more independent journalism like this.
Support more independent journalism like this.
BY Htoo Htet
Reform of the 2014 Special Economic Zone Law is essential to ensure that land acquisitions for the projects do not violate the human rights of farmers and others who are affected.
BY Sean Bain
Support more independent journalism like this.
Opinion
Doh Athan
Doh Athan
Latest Issue
- January 27, 2021
Stories in this issue
Become a Frontier Member
Support our independent journalism and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content and analysis
Get exclusive daily updates
Stay on top of Myanmar current affairs with our Daily Briefing and Media Monitor newsletters.
Join the community
Sign up for our Frontier Fridays newsletter. It’s a free weekly round-up featuring the most important events shaping Myanmar
