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Maung Zarni

Burma’s Neroes fiddle while the people die

Visiting Research Fellow, Oxford University and Free Burma Coalition Maung Zarni on how, in the wake

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The role of the sons of Lord Buddha

Academic Maung Zarni explains the role of the Buddhist monks in the Burma uprising and explains how

By Maung Zarni

Burma Special: Why we must talk to the generals

Focusing on Aung San Suu Kyi may not be the best way to bring democracy to Burma, argues Maung…

By Maung Zarni

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