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Burma articles on Democracy Chronicles

​News about the struggle for democracy in Burma. Reform toward democracy, once a good prospect, has seen dramatic setbacks. Conflict and repression are the new normal. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on key figures Aung Suu Kyi and Thein Sein.

What The Coup Means For Gender Equality In Myanmar

by DC Editors - May 10, 2021

What The Coup Means For Gender Equality In Myanmar

Myanmar’s women have been at the helm of protests against the coup that led to the removal of Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests, Women and Democracy

Media Arrests As Myanmar Military Steps Up Repression

by DC Editors - May 7, 2021

Media Arrests As Myanmar Military Steps Up Repression

The repression against democracy protests in Myanmar continues. The country’s military junta has ramped up media arrests.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Journalism and Free Speech

Myanmar’s Urban Poor Vow To Fight On For Democracy

by DC Editors - April 25, 2021

Myanmar’s Urban Poor Vow To Fight On For Democracy

The people of Myanmar are steadily fighting the military junta and Myanmar’s urban poor have vowed to fight for democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests

Gen Z And The Battle For Democracy In Myanmar

by DC Editors - April 21, 2021

Gen Z And The Battle For Democracy In Myanmar

Generation Z has been at the forefront of the struggle for democracy in Myanmar, both within the country and internationally.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests

Shadow Government Formed By Some Myanmar Coup Opponents

by DC Editors - April 17, 2021

Shadow Government Formed By Some Myanmar Coup Opponents

To end military rule, Myanmar’s deposed politicians formed a shadow government with anti-coup activists and ethnic minorities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests

Myanmar Activists Stage Symbolic Red Paint Protests

by DC Editors - April 16, 2021

Myanmar Activists Stage Symbolic Red Paint Protests

In the latest phase of their fight for democracy, opponents of Myanmar’s junta splashed the color red on roads, signs and T-shirts.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests, Political Artwork

Myanmar Coup Reflects Autocracy’s Rise in Southeast Asia

by DC Editors - April 13, 2021

Myanmar Coup Reflects Autocracy’s Rise in Southeast Asia

The coup in Myanmar reflects autocracy’s rise in southeast Asia. It showcases how the region has been sliding back into autocracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Dictatorships

‘Milk Tea Alliance’ Brews Democracy Online Across Asia

by DC Editors - April 9, 2021

'Milk Tea Alliance' Brews Democracy Online Across Asia

From Myanmar to Hong Kong, youth seeking democracy are organizing themselves online around milk tea, a traditional regional beverage.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, China, Democracy Protests, Hong Kong, Internet and Democracy, Political Dissidents, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Myanmar Authorities Arrest The Country’s Best-Known Comedian

by DC Editors - April 7, 2021

Myanmar Authorities Arrest The Country’s Best-Known Comedian

Myanmar’s authorities arrested the country’s best-known comedian as part of the crackdown on nationwide protests against junta rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents

Myanmar Democracy Protesters Launch “Easter Egg Strike”

by DC Editors - April 6, 2021

Myanmar Democracy Protesters Launch "Easter Egg Strike"

Anti-coup protesters in Myanmar took to streets Sunday in an “Easter Egg Strike”, carrying painted eggs as reference to the Easter holiday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests, Political Artwork, Religion and Democracy

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