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Thuzar Maung , 46, is a pro-democracy activist from Myanmar and a refugee rights leader in Malaysia. She serves as chair of the Myanmar Muslim Refugee Community and Myanmar Migrant Workers Committee. Since 2021, she has worked closely with Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG).  Thuzar Maung has over 93,000 followers on Facebook, where she criticizes abuses by Myanmar’s military, which took po...

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Oct. 20, 2023. In this week's headlines: Myanmar citizen in Israel refuses to return home; Civil society groups call on UN to take action against military; Senior Kachin Independence Army officers killed in airstrike; HRW finds military responsible for an attack on Munglai Hkyet IDP camp on Oct. 9. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb...

Trish shares her story about events leading up to the launch of Bamama Cooks in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Listen on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple & Google Podcasts. DVB English News is available wherever you get your podcasts .

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Oct. 13. In this week's headlines: Western countries and the UN condemn attack that killed 29 civilians; Sacked regime ministers sentenced to prison; ‘Indivisible’ exhibit panel discusses cross-border aid; Police officers demoralized by resistance forces’ attacks. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, YT...

Jat Jat is an audio engineer and a former member of the underground resistance to military rule in Myanmar. Hear the conversation only on DVB English News, available wherever you get your podcasts . Listen on Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Apple & Google Podcasts.

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Oct. 6. In this week’s headlines: Myanmar citizen killed in Bangkok mall shooting; Over 281 civilians killed by airstrikes since the 2021 military coup; UN OCHA states number of people displaced nearly two million; And former UN officials call for change in approach to Myanmar. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, Y...

TG shares his story about leaving Myanmar at 11-years-old to move to Thailand with his migrant worker family. He studied at migrant schools for Myanmar children in Thailand and now is in his first year at Chiang Mai University while raising awareness and funds for the resistance to military rule in his homeland. Hear the conversation only on DVB English News, available wherever you get your podcas...

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Sept. 29. In this week's headlines: UN human rights chief condemns military attacks in Myanmar; The military regime loses control of the southeast to the Karen National Union; A 21-year-old reportedly dies of a heart attack at Insein Prison; And the NLD party commemorates its 35th anniversary. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no....

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Daniel Aung returns to Vox Pop to share more of his story and the LGBTQ+ resistance to military rule in Myanmar. Hear the conversation only on DVB English, available wherever you listen to podcasts .

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Sept. 22. In this week’s headlines: The National Unity Government (NUG) vows to repeal the 1982 Citizenship Law. Beijing to help Naypyidaw establish its electronic identification system. Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris speaks out over his mother’s deteriorating health. And Sean Turnell speaks to DVB Interview host Yamin Myat Aye about Aung San Suu Kyi’s spirit...

Australian economist Sean Turnell served as Aung San Suu Kyi's policy advisor during the National League for Democracy (NLD) government. His new book "An Unlikely Prisoner" documents his 650 days held by the Myanmar military following its 2021 coup. DVB English News is available wherever you listen to podcasts .

Australian economist Sean Turnell served as Aung San Suu Kyi's policy advisor during the National League for Democracy (NLD) government. His new book "An Unlikely Prisoner" documents his 650 days held by the Myanmar military following its 2021 coup. DVB English News is available wherever you listen to podcasts .

Igor Blazevic joins DVB Bureau Chief Myat in the newsroom. Hear the conversation only on DVB English, available wherever you listen to podcasts .

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Sept. 15. In this week's headlines: The National League for Democracy (NLD) party blames the regime for Aung San Suu Kyi’s health issues. The Thai defence minister downplays Myanmar Army incursion. Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Brunei attend ASEAN Air Force Chiefs meeting in Naypyidaw. And France to intervene in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Rohin...

Kyaw shares his story about assisting a legal initiative called Irrawaddy Law School for student and university faculty members of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM). Hear the conversation only on DVB English News, available wherever you listen to podcasts . This week's theme song is Elevate by 3KAO, BXMB & KYI from Triple Edge.

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Sept. 8. In this week’s headlines: Myanmar Now journalist sentenced to 20 years in prison; UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says repression is destroying hope for a return to democracy in Myanmar; ASEAN holds military regime responsible for violence; And Aung San Suu Kyi is denied outside medical care. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefin...

Daniel Aung shares a bit about his LGBTQ+ activism in Myanmar from his new home in Thailand. Listen to Vox Pop on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & Google Podasts. DVB English is available wherever you get your podcasts . This week's theme song is Can Do! by Baebi Butter from Triple Edge.

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Sept. 1. In this week's headlines: Five committees form to advise resistance groups following the Myanmar Spring Revolution conference this week. The National Unity Government says dialogue with the military regime is not possible. And 130,000 more people were displaced due to conflict and floods across the country. We also hear from former U.S. Ambassador...

Scot Marciel served as the U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar from 2016-2020. His new book "Imperfect Partners: The United States and Southeast Asia" documents his time as the top American diplomat in Myanmar during its first civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD) party. Listen to DVB English on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & Google Podcasts. We&#3...

Por shares his opinions on Thai politics and how the new coalition government views Myanmar's political crisis since the 2021 military coup. Hear the conversation only on ⁠DVB English⁠, available wherever you listen to podcasts . Subscribe to Vox Pop on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & ⁠Google Podcasts⁠. This week's theme song is ⁠ Borda Boiz ⁠ by Triple Edge.

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Aug. 25. In this week's headlines: Today marks Rohingya genocide commemoration day. Myanmar singer Byuhar sentenced to 20 years in prison. And Thai business tycoon Srettha Thavisin becomes Thailand’s 30th prime minister. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & Google Podcasts. DVB English is av...

Bon Bon shares his story about recently arriving to Thailand from Myanmar to continue his post-secondary education and coming to terms with his mother working for Myanmar's military regime. Hear the conversation only on DVB English , available wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to Vox Pop on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & Google Podcasts . This week's theme song in CNX Baby by Tripl...

DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Aug. 18. In this week's headlines: CDM members are prevented from registering for distance learning courses. The U.N. aid chief meets with Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw. Myanmar will skip its ASEAN chairmanship in 2026. And a Bangladesh bank freezes regime accounts. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & Google Podcasts. DVB English is available wherever yo...

Kan Kyi speaks about making hip hop music and supporting the resistance to military rule in Myanmar. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple & Google Podcasts. DVB English is available wherever you listen to podcasts . This week's episode features the song Built on Blood by Triple Edge.