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