- In-Depth
The PPP, a party of NLD defectors, military men, and ultranationalists
The People’s Pioneer Party seeks ‘national reconciliation’ with the Tatmadaw, but takes a less conciliatory stance on minorities
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‘We Love Wirathu’ – supporters gather outside court as notorious monk makes first appearance via video link
It is unclear why Wirathu came out of hiding just days before a general election
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NLD to report USDP candidate for making false claims about Muslims in the ruling party
Incumbent MP Maung Myint told constituents that the NLD has 42 Muslims running for office and suggested they had a sinister agenda
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Xinhua provokes outrage with positive portrayal of Myanmar brides in China
Critics say a video by the Chinese state news agency ignores concerns about the trafficking of women from Myanmar
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People’s Pioneer Party hides hardline nationalist politics beneath progressive veneer
Myanmar’s first openly gay candiate is running for the party, but PPP’s links to extremist monks suggest it is not as progressive at it seems
