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OPINION

Crisis deepens, violence fears grow

Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 11/02/2021

» Myanmar's political crisis is deepening rapidly, raising fears of an imminent violent confrontation between the military and pro-democracy protesters. Every day hundreds and thousands continue to demonstrate their refusal to accept the military coup. In the past few days, the military have begun a concerted crackdown: using water cannons, riot police charges and shooting above the crowd's heads to scare them.

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BUSINESS

Hanging by a thread

Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 29/10/2018

» Myanmar's flourishing textile and garment industry could be decimated if the European Union (EU) decides to withdraw trade privileges, business leaders say.

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OPINION

Suu Kyi must act on UN's genocide charge

News, Larry Jagan, Published on 29/08/2018

» The UN's independent human rights investigators have issued the toughest verdict yet on the crisis in Myanmar's war-torn western region of Rakhine State. The investigators' report does not mince words and is scathing in its conclusions, and is going to have major ramifications, both within the country, and within the international community.

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WORLD

Myanmar confident of economic take-off this year

Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 08/01/2018

» After nearly two years in power, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her government face a crucial year ahead. Apart from significant political problems -- resolving the troubles in violence-torn Rakhine state and reviving the stalled peace process -- the government needs to show dramatically improved performance on the economic front.

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WORLD

2018 will be make or break for Suu Kyi

News, Larry Jagan, Published on 20/11/2017

» This month marks the second anniversary of Aung San Suu Kyi's electoral landslide at the 2015 polls. It also marks the start of her third year in power. This coming year is going to be a "make or break" year for her and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD). The euphoria that greeted the Lady's victory has subsided and been replaced by disappointment, disillusionment and frustration. It is also the year the NLD must cast a serious eye toward to the next elections in three years time.

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OPINION

Rakhine violence leaves Aung San Suu Kyi reeling

News, Larry Jagan, Published on 28/08/2017

» Myanmar's restive western state of Rakhine erupted into violence on Friday, leaving the government's efforts to find a solution to the communal tension there in tatters. Insurrection and arson engulfed large areas around Maungdaw and Buthidaung.