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What's Happening in Myanmar

Frontier Myanmar
Myanmar
Myanmar Military
Rohingya
Arakan Army
Min Aung Hlaing
National Unity Government
Rakhine State
China
Frontier Myanmar
Human Rights
Bangladesh
Thailand
Military Coup
State Administration Council
Kachin Independence Army
ASEAN
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake
Conflict
Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar Military Elections

Join journalists and experts discussing the biggest Myanmar news stories in this weekly show from the Frontier Myanmar podcast family. Reliable. Concise. Informative.

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This week on Season 2, Episode 5 of What's Happening in Myanmar, ASEAN split on Myanmar talks as regime Foreign Minister to attend virtually; military offensives in Chin and Sagaing with conscripted troops; rights abuses in Shan; death penalty propos... more

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This week on Season 2, Episode 4 of What's Happening in Myanmar, Suu Kyi was reportedly moved to house arrest amid scepticism, while fighting intensified as the military retook key towns. International legal action and ASEAN diplomacy continued amid ... more

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This week on Season 2, Episode 3 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the junta says Aung San Suu Kyi 'moved to house arrest', claims battlefield victories, and secures China's backing while cracking down on journalists. Resistance groups, meanwhile, are ... more

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This week on Season 2, Episode 2 of What's Happening in Myanmar, the junta grants a New Year amnesty but kept key leaders under surveillance. Airstrikes killed civilians during the holiday, while peace talks were rejected. The opposition and observer... more

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Jason Tower
Senior Expert at Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, focuses on China and Southeast Asia
Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
Episode: Resistance In-fighting Amid Election Results
Amara Thiha
Non-resident fellow with the China Program at the Stimson Center
Stimson Center
Episode: Union Advisory Council Announced
Ben Dunant
Former editor-in-chief of Frontier Myanmar and accredited election observer with the Carter Centre.
Frontier Myanmar
Episode: Military 'Election' Nears Conclusion
Hannah Russell
Higher Education Program Manager at the Institute of Chin Affairs
Institute of Chin Affairs
Episode: Election Convoy Attacked & Struggles in Mizoram
Bik Te
Scholarship Coordinator at the Institute of Chin Affairs
Institute of Chin Affairs
Episode: Election Convoy Attacked & Struggles in Mizoram
Lorcan Lovett
Independent journalist and substack writer
Episode: Resistance Groups On the Front Foot in the New Year
Thu Thu Aung
Editor-in-chief of Frontier Myanmar and experienced journalist
Frontier Myanmar
Episode: Resistance Groups On the Front Foot in the New Year
Su Mon
Senior Analyst for the Asia Pacific at Armed Conflict Location and Event Data
Armed Conflict Location and Event Data
Episode: The New Spring Revolution Alliance
Paul Sein Twa
Co-founder and executive director of the Karen Environmental and Social Action Network and also a member of the Kawthoolei Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Committee.
Karen Environmental and Social Action Network
Episode: Fighting in Mogok & A Climate Plan for Kawthoolei

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Luke Corbin
Host of What's Happening in Myanmar; Frontier Myanmar

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Union Advisory Council Announced
Q: Why is China so happy with these military elections?
China sees these elections as a means to create stability in Myanmar, preferring a constitutional administration over military rule, thus institutionalizing a fragmented approach to governance.
Union Advisory Council Announced
Q: So what's your view on the new Union Advisory Council Law and Min Aung Hlaing's ambitions?
Amara believes that the council's formation is a strategy for Min Aung Hlaing to secure his presidency by accommodating military officials and ensuring that military influence remains strong in governance during their transition to a civilian government.
Third Phase of Voting & Arguments at the ICJ
Q: What might happen if the Gambia is successful in its case?
Success could lead to reparations for Rohingyas, including repealing the citizenship law and acknowledging past crimes, contributing to a reset for justice in Myanmar.
Third Phase of Voting & Arguments at the ICJ
Q: Why is the Gambia involved in the case against Myanmar?
The Gambia became involved through its former attorney general, who visited refugee camps and recognized patterns of persecution reminiscent of historical genocides.
Third Phase of Voting & Arguments at the ICJ
Q: Why has it taken so long for the case brought by the Gambia to be heard at the ICJ?
Seng explains that the delay is due to complicated international legal frameworks and the military's arguments around legal standing, alongside political turmoil in Myanmar.

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Listeners can expect concise, frontline reporting and expert analysis on Myanmar's political crisis, military rule, humanitarian issues, and regional dynamics. Episodes frequently feature journalists, researchers, and policy analysts who dissect events like elections, international responses, and human rights concerns, often weighing the impact on civilians and refugees. The format tends to blend firsthand reporting with informed commentary from think tanks and advocacy groups, providing a clear picture of how domestic developments intersect with China, the region, and global policy. A standout angle is the emphasis on independent journalism under pressure, funding challenges for reporting, and practical implications for people living throu... more

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