The civil war in Myanmar, which has intensified over recent years, represents one of the most complex and tragic conflicts in contemporary Southeast Asia. The struggle, rooted in historical, ethnic, and political tensions, has resulted in significant loss of life, massive displacement, and widespread suffering. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the […]
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MUMBAI, India — There was a time when Ross Dunkley, my former boss at the Myanmar Times, was a powerful man. Today, he sits in a prison cell. I remember Ross storming into the newsroom in Rangoon after having stayed up all night drinking. Ross, a tall Australian with broad shoulders, wore a power suit. […]
An exhibition featuring the work of India’s first female photojournalist is showing at the National Gallery of Modern Art through April 11. The collection of about 150 photographs by Homai Vyarawalla includes images of the last days of the British Empire, the Indian Independence movement and the birth and subsequent struggles of a new nation. […]
The Burmese junta continues to be more concerned about its image than about the safety of roughly 2.5 million people affected by Cyclone Nargis. Homeless people and beggars have been kicked off the streets in preparation for visits to cyclone-hit areas by the dictator, Sen. Gen. Than Shwe. The Irrawaddy reports that soldiers arrested eight Burmese journalists Monday night […]