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Interview: ‘With the NLD in power, the Tatmadaw can’t interfere’
Two-term lower house MP Pe Than says he expects friction as parliament returns to session.
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Interview: ‘No more violent crackdowns under this government’
Nay Phone Latt, a well-known blogger and new NLD MP for the Rangoon Division parliament, discusses what the city should prioritise under the new government.
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Interview: ‘Avoid eating chicken or eggs as much as possible’
Sagaing Chief Minister Dr. Myint Naing speaks to DVB about the recent outbreak of bird flu and his government’s efforts to contain it.
Ethnic issues Interview Lead Story
“There is no ‘rule of law’ in areas controlled by armed groups in Shan State”
Sai Thiha Kyaw discusses the SNLD’s expectations for the NLD government and parliament and development plans for Shan State.
Arakan Interview Lead Story News
The NLD ‘should understand the feelings of the ethnic peoples’
Ba Shein, a leading Arakan National Party MP, discusses his party’s dispute with the NLD and other issues affecting Arakan State.
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Tin Oo: ‘The NLD must bring change’
National League for Democracy co-founder Tin Oo speaks to DVB about his party’s historic rise to power and the challenges that lie ahead.
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INTERVIEW: ‘The path ahead won’t be a walk in the park’
Karen State’s newly appointed chief minister Nan Khin Htwe Myint says she will work for peace in a state that has long only known war.
INTERVIEW: ‘The SNLD-NLD alliance is as strong as ever’
SNLD spokesperson Sai Lek speaks to DVB about his party’s plans and its relations with the soon-to-be-ruling NLD.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story
‘Lisu people want to be free from the threats of armed groups’
Lisu National Development Party lawmaker Lar Mar Lay discusses his party’s priorities as he enters Burma’s lower house.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story
NLD will put people at the centre of decision making: Ma Thandar
“Culture is something we really need to safeguard, but some traditions that are not in tune with the times should be discarded.”
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story
Interview: Suu Kyi must cut govt ties to election commission
PACE executive director Sai Ye Kyaw Swar Myint reflects on monitoring Burma’s recent elections and discusses what election laws and rules should be changed.
Economy Interview Lead Story News
Interview: Suu Kyi govt must work with cronies
Now that the vote has lived up to its seismic billing, DVB sat down with Professor Maw Than, a former director of the Central Bank of Myanmar to discuss how next year’s NLD-led government will continue the project of Burmese economic rehabilitation.
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We will remain NLD’s ally, says 88 Gen leader
“We may have different opinions and argue with one another with honest intentions, but we will maintain our stance as an ally.”
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Interview: Outgoing MP Hla Swe and the candidate that beat him
DVB sits down with Hla Swe and the National League for Democracy’s Than Soe, the candidate that beat him out of the Upper House seat of Gangnaw, Sagaing Division.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News
‘USDP members have right to join Ma-Ba-Tha’
Moulmein USDP candidate Dr. Toe Toe Aung discusses his campaign challenges and offers some frank insight into the links between the Ma-Ba-Tha and USDP.
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DVB speaks to EU chief observer Alexander Graf Lambsdorff
The German discussed the mandate that his team has been issued, and how they will use it to contribute to electoral fairness in Burma.
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DVB speaks to US Ambassador Derek Mitchell
DVB sat down with Ambassador Mitchell to discuss how the challenge an the opportunity of Burma’s upcoming election. How resilient is Burmese democracy?
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The quiet Americans
DVB INTERVIEW: A spokesperson for The Carter Center explains the team’s mission as observers fan out across Burma to observe the general election process.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story Mon Politics
All eyes are on the NLD, says Mon State candidate Mi Kon Chan
Mi Kon Chan, a former businesswoman on the campaign trail in Mon State for the NLD, speaks about her political aspirations and hopes for the Mon people.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News Politics
‘Change cannot come from the ruling party’: Hla Toe
Kaman National Progressive Party vice chairman Hla Toe talks about his party’s campaign, the problems of the Kaman Muslims and Burma’s political future.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News Politics
I speak the farmers’ language, says Shan candidate
Sai Hso Harn spoke to DVB about contesting the regional assembly seat in Langkho, Shan State, and his time running an NGO to provide training for farmers.
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Activists should unite, says Khin Ma Ma Myo
Khin Ma Ma Myo discusses politics in Burma, and the military’s continued control over the ministries of defence, home affairs and border security.
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Burma govt two-faced with Kachin: Gun Maw
DVB’s Nay Thwin sat down with Kachin Independence Organisation executive member Gun Maw to discuss why his group rejected a long-sought-after ceasefire agreement with Naypyidaw.
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Trevor Wilson: ‘I don’t think history will re-evaluate Suu Kyi’
Australia’s former ambassador to Burma, Trevor Wilson, speaks about how far Burma has come since his tenure, and why he thinks Thein Sein is under-valued.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story News Politics
‘No country in the world can hold a totally fair election’: Aung Thu
88 Generation activist Aung Thu, who is running as an independent after being rejected by the NLD, speaks about his motivations and the USDP’s strategy.
2015 Elections Interview Lead Story Rangoon
Last-minute candidate for Kawhmu race
DVB spoke to Yi Yi Sa, the Modern People’s Party’s Lower House candidate in Kawhmu Township, the same township as opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Interview: Aye Myint, chairman of the Guiding Star Party
Aye Myint, chairman of the Guiding Star Party, spoke to DVB about running in the upcoming election and training the next generation of lawmakers.
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Shan lawyer aims for Upper House seat
Interview with Nang Htwe Hmone, the only woman in the Central Executive Committee of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy.
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Going toe-to-toe with Suu Kyi
Yu Yu Khine, the NDP’s lower house candidate in Kawhmu Township, spoke to DVB about her history with the community, and going toe-to-toe with NLD Suu Kyi.
2015 Elections Arakan Interview Lead Story News Politics
Interview: ANP candidate Htoo May
Htoo May, the ANP candidate contesting the upper house seat in constituency number 11, Ann and Ramee townships, spoke to DVB about her campaign plans.
