Opinion and Social Commentary As Myanmar’s civil war continues and civilians endure airstrikes, displacement, arbitrary arrests, and widespread suffering, a…
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Sealing of Miba Zay Mosque in Mandalay raises questions about religious freedom for Muslims
While efforts were underway to repair the Miba Zay Mosque in Mandalay following earthquake damage, the sealing of the under-construction…
The Myanmar Our Headlines Rarely Show: Countering Online Hate with Responsible Media
When online hate goes viral, responsible media must show the real Myanmar beyond the noise We are witnessing a dangerous…
The Negeri Sembilan Ruler’s Family Care For The Refugees
The advocacy for refugees by Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and his…
The Aidiladha irony: Trump-style hatred against migrants marks Muslim season of sacrifice in Malaysia
The Aidiladha irony: Trump-style hatred against migrants marks Muslim season of sacrifice in Malaysia A prominent child activist expresses her…
Stop the hate, protect the Rohingya in Malaysia
Stop the hate, protect the Rohingya in Malaysia The online rhetoric does not reflect reality, but reflects fear deliberately stoked…
Xenophobic bots turn their attacks on migrant children at school, yet videos remain online
Xenophobic bots turn their attacks on migrant children at school, yet videos remain online It marks a worrying trend in…
‘You are a disgrace’: Anwar blasted for embracing anti-Rohingya rhetoric, rolling out red carpet for Myanmar junta chief
‘You are a disgrace’: Anwar blasted for embracing anti-Rohingya rhetoric, rolling out red carpet for Myanmar junta chief Lawyer and…
Repatriation Without a Verdict
Anwar’s invitation, Dhaka’s appeal, and a genocide case still under deliberation at The Hague Editorial gist and analysis — 16…
From Identity Politics to Citizenship Politics: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
A combined and updated version of my earlier post, “United We Stand, Divided We Lose,” first published in Burma Digest…