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Will Myanmar’s new government deliver on human rights commitments?
In the days following Myanmar’s historic election it was fast apparent that Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, the National League of Democracy ...Tags: Commentary
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‘We have to change the rules if we want a neutral Election Commission’
Five weeks ago, Myanmar held a historic election, the first openly-contested polls the country has seen in a quarter of a century.Tags: interview
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Myanmar - where peace and war can be found at the same time
Recently, there have been a series of armed clashes between the Shan State Army - North and government troops in Mong Hsu Township, ...Tags: Editorial
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Interview with newly elected NLD MP from jade rich Hpakant
In an interview with the BNI Election Newsroom, newly elected Lower House MP, U Tint Soe, spoke about the current situation involving ...Tags: interview
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Shameful politicians without ethics
A Myanmar saying goes: “People like the preaching preached by who they like.”Tags: Editorial
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‘We do not accept the government’s clean coal technology’
(Interview) Devi Thant Cin is a well-known environmentalist and coordinator of the Myanmar Green NetworkTags: interview
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Exclusive interview: US ambassador discusses Suu Kyi victory, peace in the...
In an exclusive interview with Mizzima before he finishes his post, ...Tags: interview
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‘The NLD has more than 10 people qualified for the presidential post’
The National League for Democracy (NLD) is currently in the process of forming a government following its landslide victory in the November 8 elections.Tags: interview
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‘So few ethnic party MPs in parliament will cause serious weaknesses when...
Manam Tu Ja is a well-known Kachin leader, ...Tags: interview
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The Origins of Myanmar Migrant Worker Misery
The death sentences handed down to two Myanmar migrant workers by a Thai court on Christmas Eve ignited widespread condemnation ...
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As Union Day approaches, ethnic minorities still long for equality
Kaung Kin KoCategory: Latest NewsNewsOpinionChildren wear Myanmar traditional dress as they take part during the National League for Democracy (NLD) party's Union Day ceremony in Yangon, Myanmar, 12...
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‘Lisu people want to be free from the threats of armed groups’
Ei Cherry AungMyanmar NowCategory: Latest NewsPoliticsNewsOpinionLar Mar Lay, speaking to reporters at the opening of the Lower House on Feb. 1, 2016. (Credit:- Thin Lei Win/Myanmar Now)The Lisu...
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Campaigner lifts veil on Myanmar’s hidden problem of domestic abuse
Ei Cherry AungCategory: Latest NewsOthersNewsOpinionLegal Clinic Myanmar's Hla Hla Yee. Photo: Myanmar NowLegal Clinic Myanmar provides free legal aid to vulnerable persons, in particular women and...
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Australian Ambassador discusses Myanmar relations, assistance programmes
MizzimaCategory: Latest NewsOthersNewsOpinionPhoto: Hong Sar/MizzimaThe Australian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr. Nicholas Coppel met with Mizzima Editor-in-Chief Soe Myint to discuss a range of issues...
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Zaw Myint Maung – ‘The public has given us responsibility, it’s our turn to...
Thin Lei WinMyanmar NowCategory: Latest NewsPoliticsNewsOpinionZaw Myint Maung, a third-time NLD MP, talks of prison life, political reforms and his vision of Mandalay under an NLD government. (Photo:...
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UK MP Paul Scully discusses Myanmar’s transition, hard work of MPs
MizzimaCategory: Latest NewsNewsOpinionBritish Conservative Party MP Paul Scully. Photo: Hong Sar/MizzimaBritish Conservative Party MP Paul Scully is visiting Myanmar to check out the changes as the...
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USDP Government & Presidential spokesperson’s silly and shocking statement on...
Janelle SaffinCategory: NewsOpinionJanelle SaffinOutgoing USDP Minister for Information U Ye Htut’s recent foray into the presidential criteria debate is as silly as it is shocking. Or as shocking as...
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Catholic Archbishop Charles Bo on interfaith harmony in Myanmar
Zaw Kham HeinCategory: Latest NewsNewsOpinionPope South Korean Cardinal Paul TschangIn Nam (Right) and Catholic Cardinal Charles Bo (Left) Photo: Hong Sar/MizzimaThe challenge of maintaining religious...
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British Ambassador discusses the massive change in Myanmar
MizzimaCategory: Latest NewsNewsOpinionPhoto: Hong Sar/MizzimaBritish Ambassador Mr. Andrew Patrick hopes to see Myanmar “firmly on the road to democracy” before he finishes his tenure in the country...
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Head of Union Election Commission looks back at the election
MizzimaCategory: NewsOpinionUnion Election Commission head U Tin Aye. Photo: Hong Sar/MizzimaUnion Election Commission head U Tin Aye recently visited Mizzima Media Studios for an interview to discuss...
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