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  • Are People Living in the State of Confusion?
    by Ma Thida / September 30, 2016

    Ma Thida discusses the circumstances surrounding the 2016 Panglong Peace Conference in Myanmar.

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  • Transparency is the Best Propaganda for Burma’s New Government
    by Ma Thida / July 1, 2016

    Ma Thida comments on the Ministry of Information’s censorship of the 4th Human Rights and Human Dignity film festival in Myanmar.

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  • Will Peace Reconcile Burma’s New Government and Army?
    by Ma Thida / March 21, 2016

    After a historic election in November 2015, Burma’s many ethnic and political groups face the challenges of transitioning to a citizen-led government.

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  • Is National Reconciliation Finally Possible in Burma?
    by Ma Thida / December 2, 2015

    The 2015 election results show promise that a new government might be able to foster reconciliation between it and the Burmese people.

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  • Burma’s People Have Changed While the Government Has Yet to Reform
    by Ma Thida / November 13, 2015

    In the days leading up to the first Burmese election in 25 years it became increasingly apparent that the military-backed government’s “reforms” had not caught up to the will of the people.

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  • Will There Be a Six-Party Dialogue Before the Burmese Election?
    by Ma Thida / September 23, 2015

    As November draws nearer, the likelihood that the USDP and NLD will meet to ensure Burma’s general election unfolds peacefully grows less likely.

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  • Lack of Integrity in the Burmese Military an Obstacle to Peaceful Elections
    by Ma Thida / August 26, 2015

    Journalists in Burma have to avoid criticizing the government, but as divisions in the Burmese ruling party increase, the hope of peaceful 2015 elections fades.

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  • No chance to practice genuine forgiveness in Myanmar
    by Ma Thida / July 27, 2015

    Considering the news of and reaction to Burmese ex-General Aung Thaung’s recent illness, columnist Ma Thida explores the injustices of the Myanmar government and whether they can be forgiven.

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  • Violating Freedom of Expression Has a Huge, Malignant Impact on Burma
    by Ma Thida / June 26, 2015

    The history of censorship in Burma has resulted in a citizenship that views poverty and violence at the hands of the state authority as commonplace.

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  • Defining a National Identity Might Bring Peace to Myanmar
    by Ma Thida / May 20, 2015

    Conflict surrounding the need for a national identity definition forces Myanmar minorities to search for their personal and ethnic identity. The goal? A peaceful consensus and integration.

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