Originally published on Mohinga Matters Religions play a major role in Myanmar’s political history, especially Buddhism. Buddhist monks have been involved with political movements since the colonial eras. The most…
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The NUG hands out awards to CDM striking civil servants
The National Unity Government (NUG) announced on Feb. 1 that it will give honorary awards to participants of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). The announcement said that the CDM striking…
Voices from Burma's Borderlands III: Teaching and Learning Life Skills
By Saw Kel Taw Guest contributor Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) Teacher On the way to Hpa Yar Thone Su, one of my colleagues from the school asked me to wait…
Maung Saungkha, the poet-turned-revolutionary, commanding the Bamar People's Liberation Army
Photo Essay by JPaing at MPA Maung Saungkha, 31, was born in Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Region. Due to his upbringing in Central Burma, he is unable to pronounce certain letters properly…
DVB Peace Documentary 2022 Finalist: "Karenni"
DVB Peace Documentary 2022 Finalist “Karenni.” This film documents those who lost loved ones during the 2021 Christmas Eve massacre that took place in Moso village of Hpruso Township in…
DPDM Global: Australia's Spring Revolution Supporter
Naing Aung has lived in Sydney, Australia for 20 years. He teaches Burmese language and culture to children, so they can one day visit Burma and contribute to making it…