Democratic Voice of Burma

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One under-reported story or interview each week from Myanmar's largest independent media network: the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB). Watch DVB English News on YouTube or Spotify. Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, or wherever you get podcasts.

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Kawlin in Sagaing Region falls to regime troops; Military conscription to begin in mid-April; Thailand’s plan for aid corridor ‘flawed’ says analyst; Kim Aris receives letter from Aung San Suu Kyi 15.02.2024 4:37

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Feb. 16, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Kawlin in Sagaing Region falls to regime troops; Military conscription to begin in mid-April; Thailand’s plan for aid corridor ‘flawed’ says analyst; And Kim Aris receives letter from Aung San Suu Kyi. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing newsletter . Listen to the Weekly Briefing on Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Mu...

UNICEF condemns attacks on Karenni schools; UN Security Council members call for end to airstrikes; Independent experts call UNSC ‘toothless’; And Thailand wants cross border aid to lead to dialogue 08.02.2024 4:55

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Feb. 9, 2024. In this week’s headlines: UNICEF condemns attacks on Karenni schools; UN Security Council members call for end to airstrikes; Independent experts call UNSC ‘toothless’; And Thailand wants cross border aid to lead to dialogue. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, Ap...

Myanmar state of emergency extended; Crisis Group says military power uncertain on 3rd coup anniversary; David Mathieson on gains made by resistance; Activist in Germany calls on EU to shift approach 01.02.2024 4:34

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Feb. 2, 2024. In this week’s headlines: State of emergency extended for another six months; Crisis Group says military’s power uncertain on third anniversary of coup; David Mathieson on the gains made by the resistance; And activists in Germany call on the EU to shift its approach to Myanmar. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Liste...

Newsroom: David Mathieson on three years since the Myanmar military coup 29.01.2024 14:31

DVB Bureau Chief Mon Mon Myat sits down with independent analyst on Myanmar's conflict, David Mathieson, to discuss the progress of the resistance to the military over the last three years since the 2021 coup. Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you get your ⁠podcasts⁠ .

Military repatriates soldiers after plane crash in India; Tayzar San says resistance can't be defeated; Martin Smith highlights scale of Myanmar crisis; Fortify Rights pursues ICC case in Timor-Leste 25.01.2024 4:23

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Jan. 26, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Military repatriates soldiers after plane crash in India; Tayzar San says resistance forces cannot be defeated; Martin Smith highlights the scale of Myanmar’s crisis as unprecedented; Fortify Rights pursues case at the International Criminal Court with the help of Timor-Leste. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: ne...

Brotherhood Alliance claims military broke China-backed ceasefire; NUG called airstrike on Sagaing village indiscriminate attack on civilians; US sanctions impact Myanmar but no progress on BURMA Act 18.01.2024 4:34

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Jan. 19, 2024. In this week's headlines: The Brotherhood Alliance claims the military broke China-backed ceasefire; The National Unity Government called airstrike on Sagaing village indiscriminate attack on civilians; U.S. sanctions impact Naypyidaw but no progress on the BURMA Act. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on S...

Nearly 50 civilians killed in first week of January; Laos' Special Envoy to Myanmar meets Min Aung Hlaing; Power supply remains 30 % below pre-coup levels; Economic activity 10 % lower than in 2019 11.01.2024 4:38

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Jan. 12, 2024. In this week's headlines: Nearly 50 civilians killed in first week of January; Lao Special Envoy meets Min Aung Hlaing; Power supply remains 30 percent below pre-coup levels; Economic activity 10 percent lower than in 2019. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music,...

Independence Day amnesty in Myanmar; Laos assumes ASEAN chairmanship; Number of Internally Displaced People surpasses 2.6 million; Landmine casualties reported in every state and region 04.01.2024 5:00

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Jan. 5, 2024. In this week's headlines: Independence Day amnesty in Myanmar; Laos assumes ASEAN chairmanship; Number of Internally Displaced People surpasses 2.6 million; Landmine casualties reported in every state and region. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, Apple or Go...

Newsroom: Threats to journalists and media in post-coup Myanmar 18.12.2023 12:09

Nyein, a journalist, joins DVB Bureau Chief Mon Mon Myat in the newsroom to discuss threats to journalists and the media in post-coup Myanmar. Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you get your podcasts . Newsroom will be back again in the new year. Stay tuned.

Brotherhood Alliance reaffirms commitment to end military dictatorship during China-brokered talks; Over 200,000 Arakan State residents need assistance; Another 400 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia 16.12.2023 4:43

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Dec. 15, 2023. The Brotherhood Alliance reaffirms its commitment to end dictatorship during China-brokered talks with military; More than 200,000 Arakan State residents are in need of immediate assistance; Another 400 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia. The Weekly Briefing will be back on Jan. 5, 2024. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dv...

Newsroom: The Social Life of Teak in Myanmar [VIDEO] 11.12.2023 17:51

The Social Life of Teak authors Tim Webster and Virginia Henderson join DVB Bureau Chief Mon Mon Myat in-studio to discuss their new book. Read more about it on DVB English News. Watch Newsroom on Spotify or YouTube. Listen to it on Audible, Apple or Google Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you listen to podcasts .

More than 500,000 Internally Displaced Persons since October; Over 140 civilians killed in Shan and Arakan states; MNDAA is accused of forced recruitment; Central Bank rescinds its fixed forex rate 08.12.2023 5:11

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Dec. 8, 2023. In this week's headlines: More than 500,000 Internally Displaced Persons since late October; Over 140 civilians killed in Shan and Arakan states; The MNDAA is accused of forced recruitment; And the Central Bank of Myanmar rescinds its fixed forex rate. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, YouTube M...

Vox Pop: Naw Sai on freedom of expression in Myanmar 03.12.2023 11:02

Naw Sai from Athan Myanmar (Freedom of Expression Activist Organization) joins Vox Pop in-studio to discuss how freedom of expression no longer exists in post-coup Myanmar. Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you get your ⁠podcasts⁠ .

NUG says military regime is on brink of collapse; Brotherhood Alliance vows to take offensive nationwide; UN says climate risks have increased since coup; HRW calls for cross-border aid to refugees 30.11.2023 5:05

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Dec. 1, 2023. The National Unity Government (NUG) Foreign Minister says the military regime is on the brink of collapse; The Brotherhood Alliance vows to take its offensive nationwide; The UN says climate risks have increased since the 2021 military coup; Human Rights Watch calls for cross-border assistance to IDPs and refugees. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing...

Vox Pop: Sagawah on Myanmar's generation of resistance 26.11.2023 12:01

Sagawah joins Vox Pop by phone from Karenni State in Myanmar. Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you get your podcasts .

Artillery attack in Laukkai kills 10; Arakan Army claims it rescued 100 trapped civilians in Pauktaw; Over 70 killed in Loikaw; National Unity Government says surrendered troops treated humanely 24.11.2023 4:45

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Nov. 24, 2023. In this week's headlines: An Artillery attack in Laukkai kills 10; The Arakan Army claims it rescued 100 trapped civilians in Pauktaw; Over 70 have been killed in the Karenni State capital of Loikaw; The National Unity Government says surrendered troops being treated humanely. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Li...

Vox Pop: Nyo Htun on his hopes for the future of Myanmar 20.11.2023 13:57

Nyo Htun shares his story on Vox Pop. Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you get your podcasts .

Number of Internally Displaced Persons exceeds two million; A new front opens in Arakan State; Brotherhood Alliance claims 126 troops surrender; And at least 100 civilians killed in Sagaing Region 17.11.2023 5:24

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Nov. 17, 2023. In this week's headlines: The number of Internally Displaced Persons exceeds two million; A new front opens in Arakan State; The Brotherhood Alliance claims 126 troops surrender; And at least 100 civilians killed in Sagaing Region. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazo...

Vox Pop: Maung Moe on his DVB Short Docs 2023 film Along the River 13.11.2023 27:57

Myanmar filmmaker "Maung Moe" sits down for an interview about his new DVB Short Docs 2023 film Along the River. Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple or Google Podcasts. DVB English News is available wherever you get your podcasts . Read our Q&A with Maung Moe here: https://english.dvb.no/qa-with-dvb-short-docs-filmmaker-maung-moe/

Two Sagaing towns come under NUG control; Beijing acknowledges Chinese killed in fighting along border; Military claims fighting may fracture Myanmar; UN calls for broader sanctions against military 10.11.2023 5:11

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Nov. 10, 2023. In this week's headlines: Two Sagaing towns come under National Unity Government control; Beijing acknowledges Chinese killed in fighting along its border; The military claims recent fighting may fracture Myanmar; And the U.N. Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar calls for broader sanctions against the military. Subscribe to our Dai...

Newsroom: Ashley South on Conflict, Complexity & Climate Change in Myanmar 06.11.2023 23:21

Ashley South is in the newsroom to talk with DVB Bureau Chief Myat about his new book Conflict, Complexity & Climate Change: Emergent Federal Systems And Resilience in Post-Coup Myanmar. Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, Apple & Google Podcasts. DVB English News is available wherever you get your podcasts .

Brotherhood Alliance calls on military forces to surrender; Humanitarian costs mount in Shan State fighting; Rohingya repatriation discussions in Bangladesh; Military commanders accused of violations 03.11.2023 4:16

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Nov. 3, 2023. In this week's headlines: The Brotherhood Alliance calls on all military forces to surrender; Humanitarian costs mount in northern Shan State fighting; Rohingya repatriation discussions resume in Bangladesh; Military commanders accused of violations. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, YouTube Mus...

Vox Pop: Mountain on music, art and censorship in Myanmar (Part 2) 02.11.2023 11:17

Mountain sits down to talk music, art and censorship in Myanmar. This is part two of the interview. Hear the conversation only on ⁠DVB English News⁠ . Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts.

Vox Pop: Mountain on music, art and censorship in Myanmar (Part 1) 29.10.2023 12:43

Mountain sits down to talk music, art and censorship in Myanmar. This is part one of a two part interview. Hear the conversation only on DVB English . Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts.

Rebel commander speaks to DVB; Aung San Suu Kyi and Win Myint still being denied visitors; NUG states military base seized is major victory; A war crimes case filed against military 27.10.2023 5:07

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Oct. 27, 2023. In this week's headlines: Rebel commander Maui from the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force sits down for an exclusive interview with DVB. Aung San Suu Kyi and Win Myint are still being denied visitors in prison. The National Unity Government states a military base seized by Ethnic Resistance Organizations is a major victory for the resistanc...