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Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Khaing Zar Aung, President of the Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar (IWFM), and Treasurer of the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM). Ma Khaing Zar grew up in Yangon, Myanmar. She began working at the age of sixteen in a garment factory, making clothing for big international labels. She joined the political movement against the previous military dictatorship led by the then Federation of Trade Unions of Burma (FTUB), while in exile in 2007. After she was able to return to Myanmar in 2012, she became a key force in helping to grow the free and democratic union movement. She is now in exile in Germany. An arrest warrant hangs over her and her passport has been declared void, but her fight for democracy and workers' rights endures despite continued risks to her life. Here she talks about the campaign to get international companies to stop doing business in Myanmar, voices her pleas to the European Union to implement comprehensive economic sanctions to stop the flow of cash into the regime's hands, and speaks of her determination to continue to fight for better conditions for all workers in Myanmar. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Khaing Zar Aung and all those who are bravely standing up for workers rights in Myanmar during this difficult time. We are so grateful to Khaing Zar Aung for adding her voice to the conversation.Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Hsu and Charlie, two campaigners who have been working tirelessly on a project to create resources for mental health support in Myanmar, called Mental Health Myanmar. Mental Health Myanmar is a website dedicated to informing the Myanmar public about mental health, and why it is important for everyone. The contents of the resources are available in (17) ethnic languages : S'gaw Karen, Moken, Daai Chin, Khong So, Likhy, Hakha, Karenni (Kayah), Kayan, Mon, Tedim (Zomi), East Pwo, Shan (Tai Lung), Ta-ang, Rakhine, Rohingya, Lainong Naga, and Jinghpaw. They also have a Facebook page, 'It's OK to not be OK'. Here Hsu and Charlie talk about the obstacles to mental health awareness in Myanmar, including language barriers and the archaic laws that demonize mental health in the country. They all discuss the strategies they use to look after their own mental health as well as the resources they have created to reach the most vulnerable in Myanmar at this difficult time.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Hsu, Charlie and the entire team behind Mental Health Myanmar, who have dedicated their time and resources to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Hsu and Charlie for adding their voice to the conversation, you can find our more about Mental Health Myanmar on their website: https://mentalhealthmyanmar.com or their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/itsoktonotbeokmmrFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Sophie Brondel, coordinator at Info Birmanie. Info Birmanie is a non-profit association founded in 1996, born of the desire of French citizens to defend human rights in Myanmar. The association works to support opponents and victims of the military junta by acting with French political and economic decision-makers. As part of their activities, they support all ethnic and religious groups in Myanmar, without distinction. Their positioning allows them to forge partnerships with organizations of different political sensitivities, but always focused on opposing the military regime. Here Sophie talks about the history and work of Info Birmanie, the growing unity of the Myanmar people, and the responsibility she feels France bears in opposing the Myanmar junta.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Sophie and the entire team behind Info Birmanie who continue to dedicate their time and resources to fight for justice for the people of Myanmar. We are so grateful to Sophie for adding her voice to the conversation, you can find our more about Info Birmanie here: http://www.info-birmanie.orgFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Julie and Joseph from Stars of Myanmar Friendship Club (SMFC). SMFC is run by a group of people in the UK with strong ties to Myanmar. The club focuses on supporting people in Myanmar through various means, including awareness campaigns, humanitarian aid, and providing financial assistance to those suffering under the illegal rule of the tyrannical military junta. Since the February 1st 2021 military coup, SMFC have carried out multiple fundraising campaigns which have sent money to those involved in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), for direct food assistance and for the purchasing of oxygen supplies when Covid-19 was at its worst in Myanmar. The group has also organised several photography exhibitions across the UK to raise money and increase the awareness of what is happening in Myanmar. At present SMFC have been leading the Four4Freedom Campaign in front of the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to urge the UK government to immediately expel the Myanmar Military Attaché, in collaboration with Myanmar Unity Movement. Here Julie & Joseph talk about the Four4Freedom Campaign, their respective routes to joining Stars of Myanmar Friendship Club, and the ongoing struggle for those who support Myanmar, both in and outside of the country.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Julie & Joseph and the entire team behind Stars of Myanmar Friendship Club, who continue to dedicate their time and resources to fight for justice for the people of Myanmar. We are so grateful to Julie & Joseph for adding their voice to the conversation, you can find our more about Stars of Myanmar Friendship Club and the Four4Freedom Campaign on facebook: @starsofmyanmarfriendshpFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Chris Gunness, founder of The Myanmar Accountability Project. In 1988 Chris covered the democracy uprising in Myanmar for the BBC. He has remained an outspoken and passionate advocate for human rights and the rule of law ever since. After a 23 year career in the BBC, he joined the United Nations as Director of Strategic Communications and Advocacy in the Middle East. In 2019 he left the UN and returned to London. He founded the Myanmar Accountability Project in response to the military coup in 2021. The Myanmar Accountability Project works discretely with civil society within Myanmar to build criminal cases against individual members of the Myanmar security forces. Here he discusses their work and the current international legal cases they have pending against the Junta. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Chris Gunness and the entire team behind the Myanmar Accountability Project who continue to dedicate their time and resources to fight for justice for the people of Myanmar. We are so grateful to Chris for adding his voice to the conversation, you can find our more about The Myanmar Accountability Project here: https://the-world-is-watching.org Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Tom Opdyke, founder of 5k for Myanmar. A former expat, Tom lived and worked in Myanmar and like many who called Myanmar home, he was utterly devastated when the coup broke out in February 2021. Unsure of what he could do to help, he decided to run. In March 2021, one month after the coup, he started 5k for Myanmar. He told family and friends that he was going to run everyday for a month to raise money for the Myanmar people. At the end of the month things in Myanmar had not changed and were in fact getting worse, so he decided to run for another month. As there was no let up in the situation, the initiative continued to grow to the point where Tom completed a 5k everyday for a year to raise money & awareness for Myanmar. Here Tom talks about the love he has for the Burmese people, his time in Myanmar, his inspiring 5k personal journey, and the next phase of 5k, where with the help of a network of supporters, someone somewhere in the world will run a 5k for Myanmar everyday.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Tom Opdyke and all those who continue to find ways to raise awareness and generate financial support for the people of Myanmar. We are so grateful to Tom for adding his voice to the conversation. You can check out 5k for myanmar here: https://www.5kformyanmar.comFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Ntxoo Tori Hong, an Asian-American digital artist and illustrator. Ntxoo's most recent project: ‘Our Spring was Endless', is an initiative through which she collaborated with Karen & Dawei poet, Thet-Htar. 'Our Spring was Endless' is a wholly unique generative NFT collaboration using art and blockchain technology to support women and children from Myanmar's Karen State displaced by the military junta. It is a collection that centralizes the power of memory, using words and images in lockstep. Each minted NFT features a single hand-drawn house and artifacts from Burmese history, bordered with the English and Burmese poetry of Thet-Htar. Her words colour each image uniquely, imbuing them with the pain of hindsight, the bravery of resistance, and the ache of abnormality. 100% of the primary proceeds from this generative fundraiser will go to emergency aid for displaced Karen women and children via 501(c)(3) fiscally-sponsored charity Karen Women's Organization, a woman's community-based organization that provides emergency aid to 80,000+ displaced Karen people. Here Ntxoo discusses the initiative, her desire to bring the fight for Myanmar to Web3, explains how blockchain and NFT technology works (to a very confused Suzanne and Ruth!), and speaks about her allyship with the people of Myanmar and wanting to honour the martyrs of the revolution.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Ntxoo Tori Hong, Thet Htar and Angelina Hong for this wonderful initiative, and to all those who continue to find ways to raise awareness and financial support for the people of Myanmar. We are so grateful to Ntxoo for adding her voice to the conversation. You can check out ‘Our Spring was Endless' here: https://ntxoo.art/our-spring/Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Tin Ma Ma Oo, a Myanmar-born activist living in New Zealand. She along with her family left Myanmar for Thailand amid civil unrest during the ‘88 uprising. They became recognised as political refugees through her father and the family was chosen to resettle in New Zealand in 2000. Tin Ma Ma Oo has continued to work hard to advocate for democracy in Myanmar working tirelessly with the Democracy for Myanmar working group New Zealand. Members in this group are a collective of Myanmar community leaders, regional representatives from Myanmar ethnic communities, academia, and social justice activists. Here she talks about what role the international community needs to play in Myanmar's story, the gap yet to be bridged between different generations of activists, as well as ethnic groups within Myanmar, and the work that Democracy for Myanmar Working Group continue to do in trying to bring about fundamental change in the fight for Myanmar's freedom. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Tin Ma Ma Oo and all those who continue to work tirelessly to campaign for Myanmar in the international community. We are so grateful to Tin Ma Ma Oo for adding her voice to the conversation. You can check out her work here:Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Myanmar painter and artist Chuu Wai, who is currently in exile in Europe. Born and raised in Myanmar, Chuu Wai's artistic impulse found a new outlet after a sexual harassment encounter on the streets of Myanmar at the age of 18. Her work considers the many ways in which society controls and scrutinizes women more than men, the ways that women resist this and how this culture is evolving. Her paintings, which she sees as part of this evolution, have won more than 30 national and international exhibitions in London, Luxembourg, Hong Kong and Canberra. When the coup broke out in Myanmar in February 2021, Chuu Wai took to the streets to protest, and a number of protest artwork and creative initiatives placed her front and center of the resistance. But a visit from soldiers to her home was a moment of awakening in which Chuu Wai realized 'that the military can do anything to her and no one can stop them.' This realization led to her making the agonizing decision to leave the country. She has however continued to irk the military with viral protest works in Europe, resulting in threats to the life of her family in Myanmar. Here she talks about fulfilling her dream to live as an artist, then losing it all when the coup happened, her decision to flee to Europe, the pain and guilt of leaving her country and her family, and her determination in continuing to resist the military with her most recent artwork in Zurich, Switzerland. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Chuu Wai and all those who continue to use their creative talents to bravely show their opposition to military rule. We are so grateful to Chuu Wai for adding her voice to the conversation. You can check out her incredible work here: www.chuuwai.comFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Rahel Lam, co-founder of Cup of Color, a non-profit organization built on the belief that beauty and truth can be found in the converging of many different voices. Their vision is 'to empower people living under hopeless circumstances by doing visual arts with communities'. Rahel and her husband Damon, a Hong Kong activist, know all too well what it means to lose your home and not be able to go back, to look at violence from afar and feel a sense of guilt for not being able to do anything to help. So when they got a request from a Myanmar activist to paint a wall in Switzerland for people suffering in despair and fear under a brutal regime, there was no hesitation: if they could do it they knew they would. From this encounter the Wall for Myanmar initiative was born. Here Rahel talks about the motivation behind Cup of Color, the desire to spread hope and resilience, especially to forgotten countries and peoples, and the importance of the Wall for Myanmar in helping Burmese people express their pain and suffering so that they can one day heal.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to ‘Rahel, her family and the entire team at Cup of Color and all those who contributed to the wall for Myanmar for not forgetting and for bringing hope to so many. We are so grateful to ‘Rahel' for adding her voice to the conversation. You can find out more about cup of color here: https://www.cupofcolor.orgFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by John Quinley & Zaw Win of Fortify Rights, and Roger Polack of Yale Law School's Schell Center, co-authors of the '"Nowhere is Safe": The Myanmar Junta's Crimes Against Humanity Following the Coup d'État' report. The 193 page report, based on more than 120 interviews, exposes how the Myanmar military junta murdered, imprisoned, tortured, disappeared, persecuted, and forcibly displaced or transferred peaceful protesters, activists, political leaders, and other civilians throughout the country in the six months following the military coup on February 1, 2021. It provides the most extensive legal analysis to date, finding that the Myanmar junta is responsible for crimes against humanity under international law, and reveals the identities of 61 Myanmar military and police officials who should be investigated and possibly prosecuted, and the physical locations of 1,040 military units nationwide. ‘Nowhere is safe' reveals new information about the military chain of command and thorough legal analysis of the junta's widespread systematic attacks on the people of Myanmar. In this episode, John, Roger and Zaw Win discuss the report in detail and the need for the international community to address impunity by the military junta, hold perpetrators accountable, and end ongoing attacks on the people of Myanmar.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to John Quinley, Roger Polack and Zaw Win and all those who contributed to the Nowhere is Safe report and to everyone who continues to work hard to document human rights abuses committed by the Myanmar military so that one day those responsible may be finally held accountable. We are so grateful to John, Roger and Zaw Win for adding their voices to the conversation. You can read the full report here: https://www.fortifyrights.org/mya-inv-rep-2022-03-24/Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by ‘Simon', a Myanmar NGO worker currently on the ground. Simon speaks to us by candlelight during a 6 hour power cut. Whilst his electricity is limited and essential for his work, he understands the crucial importance of telling the world what is happening in Myanmar. Relying on mobile internet that has skyrocketed in price since the coup and is no longer affordable to the majority, Simon knows he may not have the opportunity again to speak out. He is fortunate to still have work at this critical time, through which he is able to support his family and give what little he has left to support his friends in the PDF. Simon describes his heartbreak at the situation in his home state of Sagaing, where the internet has been cut off for months, village after village burned down by the military, and homes and crops destroyed, causing complete and utter devastation. The reality of seeing so many people he loves having their homes and food supply taken away, watching neighbours perish, and having to rely on those whose homes escaped destruction for food and shelter is becoming increasingly hard to bear witness to. Prevented from leaving these areas to find more stable refuge, the new reality for Simon's family and so many others is just survival. Here Simon tells us the heartbreaking situation so many in Myanmar are living through right now. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to ‘Simon' and all those still in the country who are finding ways to help the revolution and show their resistance to Military rule however they can. We are so grateful to ‘Simon'' for bravely speaking out and adding his voice to the conversation. Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by a member of the Myanmar diaspora who has decided to remain anonymous due to security concerns for her family still inside Myanmar. ‘Ama' is an activist and campaigner living in an undisclosed location in Europe. She, like many Myanmar citizens abroad, now lives in fear of what the military could do to her family back home as a result of her activism. In recent weeks there has been a marked increase in the military's intimidation and threats towards family members of activists outside the country. Ama, like so many in the diaspora, works tirelessly to raise awareness and funds for her people and her country. Here she speaks about the atrocities committed by the military, the difficulties many in the diaspora encounter while trying to balance their ‘two realities', as well as the weak international response to Myanmar in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to ‘Ama', and the Myanmar diaspora around the world for bravely resisting the Junta and continuing to raise awareness about what is happening in Myanmar in their respective countries. We are so grateful to ‘Ama' for adding her voice to the conversation. Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Lwin Min, a student and artist from Myanmar. He recently won an art based competition run by Coup and Canvas to promote the elimination of violence against women. Here Claire from Coup & Canvas introduces the competition and the winning artwork. Lwin Min talks to us about his motivation behind the piece, the message he intends to send through his art, why he believes men need to speak up about violence against women and the important role Art is playing in Myanmar's Revolution. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Lwin Min and the entire team at Coup and Canvas for continuing to raise awareness and fight for a better future for everyone in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Lwin Min for adding his voice to the conversation. You can find out more about Coup & Canvas and how to support them here: www.coupandcanvas.comFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Mayyu Ali, a Rohingya refugee, poet, and author of EXODUS. In 2017, he was forced to flee his home due to the violence perpetrated by the Myanmar military, in which his home and village were burnt down. He and his parents escaped to Bangladesh and he spent 5 years living in Cox's Bazar refugee camp. He is now one of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya survivors haunted by stories of gang rape, mass killings and arson attacks, that prompted the world's fastest exodus since the Rwanda genocide in 1994. His powerful and moving poetry collection, ‘EXODUS', depicts the true horror and despair the Rohingya have faced at the hands of the Myanmar military for decades. Here Mayyu Ali tells his story of evading military forces by crossing the border to the refugee camps of Bangladesh, recalls the harrowing stories of other refugees caught up in the military's genocidal campaign, and talks about the special significance his writing has held for him throughout his experiences.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Mayuu Ali for sharing his story with us. We are in continuous awe of his strength and bravery in the face of such horror. We are so grateful to Mayyu Ali for adding his voice to the conversation, we highly recommend his powerful and moving collection of poetry: EXODUS. Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Susanna Hla Hla Soe, the National Unity Government's Minister for Women, Youth and Children. A former student activist during the 1988 uprising, she has dedicated much of her career to advocating for the rights of women and children in Myanmar. She was elected minister for Karen ethnic affairs of Yangon in the 2020 general election, but was unable to assume her seat due to the coup in February 2021. She previously served as a member of Parliament of Myanmar from 2015-2020. Susanna has publicly apologised to ethnic minorities, including the Rohingya community, for her failure to speak out on their behalf and for ignoring their suffering during her five years as a member of the civilian-led government. Following the coup, she was forced to flee to the ethnic states when the military raided her home in Yangon. Here Susanna talks about her terrifying ordeal in evading military arrest, her decision to remain in Myanmar despite the risk to her life, the challenges she faces in carrying out her work in hiding, and her determination to serve her people, whatever the cost. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Susanna and her entire team who continue to carry out their work in the most difficult and challenging circumstances and are working tirelessly to ensure a fair and just Myanmar for everyone. We are so grateful to Susanna for adding her voice to the conversation.Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Steve Gumaer, the founder and President of Partners Relief & Development, a non-governmental organization that works with children affected by war and oppression, providing emergency relief and sustainable solutions to communities impacted by conflict. For the past 20 years, Steve, his family, and team have worked in three primary areas: sustainable community development, strengthening families and communities to prevent the exploitation and trafficking of children, and relief delivery during times of acute crisis. While the work began along the Thai-Myanmar border, it has expanded to include many projects throughout Southeast Asia, emergency relief for the Rohingya in Bangladesh, as well as aid to refugees and internally displaced people from Syria and Yemen. Here Steve talks about his team and the work they do in delivering aid to some of Myanmar's most vulnerable peoples, the power of self-reflection and of love, and some of the pitfalls that come with participating in charitable work within the modern context.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Steve, his family and the entire team at Partners Relief and Development who continue to do incredible work to help the most vulnerable and in need across Myanmar and beyond. We are so grateful to Steve for adding his voice to the conversation, you can find out more about Partners Relief and Development check out their website here: https://www.partners.ngoFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Ro Nay San Lwin, a prominent Rohingya activist from Myanmar. Since his departure from Myanmar 18 years ago, he has been documenting human rights violations in his home country and bringing international awareness to the plight of the Rohingya. He is a passionate campaigner for human rights who, despite threats to his life and public attacks from both the Myanmar presidential office and the state counselor's office, refuses to be silenced. Since the coup in Feb 2021, he has continued to campaign to draw awareness to the ongoing situation in Myanmar. A long term activist for the Rohingya struggle, he views his prime role as a passionate campaigner, providing an up-to-date fact checking service, including situation updates and analysis. He also advises and provides information to various governments, human rights organizations, United Nations staff, journalists and others in order to assist their efforts in bringing focus to the Rohingya and the Myanmar Military's genocidal strategies. Here he talks about the frustrations concerning the continued lack of action from the International community, the ongoing plight of the displaced Rohingya who are virtually interned in refugee camps with no hope of a life beyond, and how now, more than ever, is a time for people across Myanmar to unite to finally put an end to the military's mass slaughtering of its people.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Ro Nay San Lwin and all activists both inside and outside of Myanmar who continue to use their voice to let the world know what is happening in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Nay San Lwin for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow him on Twitter and Facebook @nslwin Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Amanda, the executive director of Zee Kwat Academy. When the coup broke out in February 2021, Amanda was a final year university student who was one semester away from graduating. Like so many young people in Myanmar, Amanda's education had already been disrupted due to Covid-19 but the coup completely robbed her and many other students across Myanmar of their future. In September 2020 Amanda began working at Thate Pan Hub which is a youth-led non-profit social enterprise making computer science education accessible for everyone. So when the military took over the country, Amanda and other students saw no future under a military education and decided to fight back in their own way by setting up an alternative education system. They set up Zee Kwat Academy, (a branch of Thate Pan Hub) which is a non-profit social enterprise, dedicated to providing free formal education using modern methods to children from a diverse array of backgrounds. Now with over 250 students enrolled and 160 working members, Zee Kwat Academy is offering free quality education to students across Myanmar to combat disruption caused by the current crisis. Here Amanda talks about the motivation behind setting up Zee Kwat Academy, the vision and aims of the academy, as well as the challenges they face operating an online school in Myanmar under a military dictatorship.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Amanda and the entire team at Zee Kwat Academy who dedicate their time to help others and continue to be fantastic ambassadors for the empowering force education can be in this world. We are so grateful to Amanda for adding her voice to the conversation. To find out more about Zee Kwat Academy check out the linktree in out biosite: https://bio.site/w3VjcDFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by H2, a doctor from Myanmar who is currently living in Italy. H2 left Myanmar when she was young and trained as a medical doctor abroad. When the coup happened in February 2021, H2 describes it as a huge tragedy that felt almost like a loved one had died. With medical care workers, doctors and nurses being one of the most targeted groups in the military's brutal crackdown it has been absolutely devastating for H2 to watch as the military hunt down her colleagues. Here, H2 talks about her fear for the future of the health care system in Myanmar, her advocacy work and her disappointment with organisations like the UN, whose response has been wholly inadequate to the situation in Myanmar. She pleads with international medical organisations to stand in solidarity with their colleagues in Myanmar. She also appeals to Burmese people abroad, especially those who have remained indifferent to the plight of their homeland and its people, to show more solidarity by helping in every way they can. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to H2 and all those in the Myanmar diaspora around the world who stand in solidarity with the people in Myanmar and continue to dedicate their time to supporting in every way they can. We are so grateful to H2 for adding her voice to the conversation.Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Nora Nyi Myint, a student activist from Myanmar. At the age of 15 Nora left her home in Myanmar to study in Japan at one of the United World Colleges. Raised by a strong woman she learned early on about the injustices and history of her country and was determined to one day make a difference. Nora was on her college campus in the US when the devastating news of the coup reached her in February. She immediately sprung to action and with fellow Burmese students set up a panel discussion to generate awareness on her campus and within her local community. Motivated by the impact this had she decided to increase her advocacy. She joined Sisters to Sisters, an organization which aims to raise awareness about the violence used on women by the Myanmar military while also promoting global solidarity among women fighting systemic oppression across the world. Here Nora shares the difficulties of being away from her family, how she finds the strength to keep advocating for Myanmar while also highlighting some of the fantastic initiatives from Sisters to Sisters.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Nora and the team at Sisters to Sisters who continue to advocate for women and speak out against injustices. We are so grateful to Nora for adding her voice to the conversation. You can find out more about Sisters to Sisters by clicking on the linktree in our biosite: https://bio.site/w3VjcDFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Breanna & W.T., the creative directors behind the Fight Like a Garment Worker storytelling initiative. Long before the coup Myanmar's garment workers faced oppression, brutality and a lack of basic human rights, but with Myanmar going back under military control they are at greater risk than ever before. Myanmar's garment workers were one of the first groups to take to the streets back in February publicly showing their opposition to the coup and leading the protests. But since then they find themselves often left out of the conversation and feel almost abandoned. While other demographics in society are often lauded and hailed as heroes the garment workers are not held in the same esteem despite their continued bravery in taking a stand against all forms of oppression. They have suffered under every government in Myanmar, even the civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi, and continue to be exploited by multinational corporations and unethical business owners who hide behind loopholes and turn a blind eye as factory bosses infringe upon their basic human rights. Here Breanna & WT highlight the horrid conditions garment workers are forced to endure in their workplaces and the constant threats and intimidation they face on a daily basis. They also discuss the wider aims of the Fight like a Garment Worker initiative: telling the garment workers stories in their own words with the hope of drawing awareness to their plight and ensuring there is a place for them in a new Myanmar, where they can work with the dignity and respect they deserve. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Breanna & WT and all those involved in the FLGW initiative who continue to lift the voices of the most forgotten in Myanmar, but most of all thank you the very brave and courageous garment workers of Myanmar who have spoken out and continue to fight back against all forms of dictatorship. You can read the FLGW stories by clicking on the links below: The Snare: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWs5hqPIGam/Handmade Dreams: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWLOs1lo9sz/The Vicious Circle: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXEmhTBooRX/Thanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Leo, an activist focused on digital psychological warfare operations in Myanmar. Leo and his team use social media to contact soldiers in the Tatmadaw, sending them messages, memes, and other media with the aim of subtly influencing them. The ultimate purpose of these operations is to change the soldiers' behaviour: to bring about defection, desertion or to demoralise them to the degree that they can no longer contribute to the military's fight. Here Leo talks about the defection process and the aims of psychological warfare, as well as strategies used, while also touching on the ongoing issue of “experts' who are out of touch with the situation on the ground and continue to inadvertently aid the military's own propaganda. He delves into the mindset of both soldiers and senior military generals, exploring motivations for defection, including personal cost, and what tips the balance for those who make the decision to change sides. Leo also encourages the wider diaspora and those with an interest in Myanmar to join the psychological warfare campaign and to stop engaging with bad “experts”, particularly on platforms like twitter. [Please note in order to protect both Leo and operations he is involved in on the ground his name has been changed and his voice altered.]The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Leo and his team and all those who risk their lives everyday to fight back against a brutal military dictatorship. We are so grateful to Leo for adding his voice to the conversation. You can find out more about organisations dedicated to helping soldiers defect, People's Soldiers & People's Embrace, by clicking on the linktree in our biosite: https://bio.site/w3VjcD Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Abby Kin, a university student turned activist from Myanmar. When the coup broke out in February, Abby, like so many young people took to the streets to peacefully show her opposition to military rule. But a brutal military crackdown resulted in two of her friends being shot in the head and killed while peacefully protesting. This experience made Abby determined to continue to resist however she could. Abby believes in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and thinks this is key to taking down the military, hence, she has continued to raise funds to support striking CDM workers to ensure they are not forced back to work. Wanting to find a way to create a more long term sustainable income for CDM workers, Abby, with some friends, has set up an initiative called Coup & Canvas which sells beautiful art works and merchandise with the money raised going to support Burmese artists and striking CDM workers. Here, Abby talks about her affects the coup has on her, how the death of so many innocent young people her age motivates her to keep resisting. She also talks about the fantastic creative initiative Coup and Canvas.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXin*Special thanks to Abby Kin, the team at Coup & Canvas and all those who continue to find creative ways to help those sacrificing everything to fight for their lives in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Abby for adding her voice to the conversation. You can find out more about Coup & Canvas on facebook & instagram @coupandcanvas Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Jon, a filmmaker turned PDF from Myanmar. When the coup broke out in February, Jon, like so many others in the country, took to the streets to peacefully protest. He was unlawfully arrested and spent 25 days in the notorious Insein prison as a result of his peaceful resistance. Jon's experience in prison with other innocent people made him even more determined to resist this illegal military coup. He decided to defend himself and his people, whatever the cost. Unable to go to the ethnic areas for training, he decided to join a People's Defence Force group (PDF) in Yangon. The continued widespread brutality of the military across the country prompted Jon to attend a series of defensive training seminars on Zoom. But a controversial article published in New Naratif exposed this seminar and put Jon and numerous other people in the country at risk and set their operations back considerably. Here Jon talks about his journey from filmmaker to PDF, the infamous New Naratif article that he felt was a betrayal of everyone who has sacrificed their life for their country, and the wider consequences such reporting can have.[Please Note] This conversation was recorded a number of weeks ago. However, in the last few days a number of PDFs and suspected PDFs have been arrested in Yangon. Images circulated by the military show clear signs of torture. Many of them are likely dead now. We are relieved to say that Jon is safe and secure and is thankfully not one of those who was arrested but we must stress he easily could have been and still could be at anytime. After careful discussions with our team and Jon we have on his request decided to air his episode as he wants his voice to be heard. He wants people to understand that he and all PDFs are normal people who have no choice but to take this pathway in order to be free from military brutality and oppression. A large part of this conversation focuses on an article written by Aye Min Thant and published in New Naratif that had significant consequences for Jon and other PDF members in terms of their safety, security and operations. At the request of Jon and other PDF's, we would like to ask people with influential platforms and those in positions of power to use this episode as a opportunity to reflect and consider the impact their tweets, articles and reports can have on those on the ground. To our listeners we would ask you to be mindful of what you are sharing and posting on social media and consider the impact this too can have on those on the ground. Please try to only share verifiable information from trusted sources in order to not inadvertently assist the military's propaganda operations.Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Jon and all PDFs who risk their lives everyday to defend themselves, their people and their country against a brutal military dictatorship. We are so grateful to Jon for adding his voice to the conversation.Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Soeya Min, an Entertainment Artist Manager and host of the popular ‘Opinions and Thoughts' podcast from Myanmar. Soeya, like so many people in Myanmar, has found his life completely upended since the coup in February. No longer able to do his work, he decided to try to do something productive amid the current crisis by retraining as a mental health professional. Here he talks about the impact the coup has had on his life, the importance of a healthy mind and body, the helplessness people who are not in a position to join the PDFs feel, and how he believes keeping the spirit of the revolution in your heart and helping however you can will be key to victory in the battle to regain Myanmar. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Soeya Min and all those who continue to keep the spirit of the revolution within them and are finding ways to help and show their resistance to Military rule however they can. We are so grateful to Soeya for adding his voice to the conversation, you can check out his Burmese podcast "Opinions & Thoughts" on all major podcast apps. Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Seng Doi, an educator from Kachin state and a dear friend of the hosts. Growing up in a very remote area Seng understood the importance of education: at the age of 15 she left her hometown to further her studies but as she moved around Myanmar, she realised that equal educational opportunities were hard to find. As well as a passion for equality in education she had a great desire to learn English and explore the wider world, but with limited financial means her journey would not be an easy one. In 2019 after countless setbacks, incredible resilience, and hard work her dreams finally came true and she moved to Melbourne Australia to study, but being so far away from home when the coup broke out had a devastating impact on Seng. Here she talks about what it is like to be so far away from home, the worries and concerns many Myanmar citizens, particularly students, face who are caught outside the country, especially those with expiring visas, and the constant worry for their families back in Myanmar.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Seng Doi and all Myanmar citizen around the world who continue to keep the story of Myanmar alive and help their country and people however they can. We are so grateful to Seng for adding her voice to the conversation, you can find our more about Knowledge Beyond Borders on facebook @kbeyondbordersFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Hein Aung Htet an online activist from Myanmar. Hein returned to Myanmar in 2019 after completing his undergraduate studies in the UK. Having first taken a job teaching ethnic minorities Politics, Law and English he then moved into the youth sector working with young people who are caught up in the juvenile system. Following the coup in February he joined the civil disobedience movement. Witnessing first-hand the devastating impact this was having on people all across Myanmar he set up a mutual aid fundraiser called On the Ground with his friend Sandy, so far they have raised over 60K for civil servant workers. 9 months after the coup he has now returned to the UK to commence his postgraduate studies. Here he talks about the devasting effects of the coup, as well as life under military rule. He also explores some of the wider issues the coup has brought to the forefront in Myanmar such as LGBTQ+ rights and the role of Buddhist Nationalism.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Hein Aung Htet and all online activists who continue to use their voices and platforms to speak out and advocate for Myanmar. We are so grateful to Hein for adding his voice to the conversation, you find out more about Hein's fundraising efforts and initiatives on instagram @ontheground_mutualaidFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Tin Maung a student, activist and researcher in labour and trade unions in Myanmar. Since the coup he has participated in the protests and has been involved in a number of peaceful resistance efforts in Myanmar. Most recently he has joined the Blood Money Campaign as a researcher. BMC is a non violent campaign strategy comprised of a team of core activists from different backgrounds such as labour, students, peace and education. The aim of the Blood Money Campaign is to stop all payments to the illegal Myanmar Junta particularly those from the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise also known as MOGE. They are calling on companies to freeze all payments to MOGE and instead keep the funds in an Escrow Account (until the civilian government is reinstated) in order to help the Revolution in Myanmar succeed. Here he shares his own personal insights into the situation in Myanmar while also sharing the goals and strategies of the Blood Money Campaign.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co**Special thanks to Tin Maung and the team at Blood Money Campaign who continue to advocate and campaign for non violent resistance against the Myanmar Junta. We are so grateful to Tin for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow the blood Money Campaign on Facebook @BloodMoneyCampaignMM and on Twitter @bloodmoney22222Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by social media activist, Thet Htar Thet. As a member of the Karen ethnic minority, she grew up with stories of the Tatmadaw's brutality, but as a young child she did not quite understand the true evil they were inflicting on others. But now that her eyes are fully open to the true horrors of this military regime, and now that she is witnessing firsthand the very 'calculated, clinical domination and decimation' that the military is enacting on her people, she can't sit back and do nothing: she will not allow the world to ignore her people's plight and is determined to document what is happening in Myanmar. She describes herself as a little fish, but with thousands of followers on social media; she is playing a vital role in raising awareness and turning the tide on the Tatmadaw. Thet Htar Thet is an extraordinary young woman who is bravely exposing the atrocities committed daily by the Myanmar military for the world to see. Listen and be inspired by another outstanding member of Myanmar's youth risking everything to save her country and her people.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Thet Htar Thet and all social media activists both inside and outside the country who continue to take great personal risks to ensure the world knows what is happening in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Thet for adding her voice to the conversation, you can follow her on instagram @thethtar_thet.Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by John Sifton, Asia Advocacy Director at Human Rights Watch. Having previously served as a researcher and Acting Deputy Washington Director, he now focuses on South and Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, and terrorism and counter-terrorism issues worldwide. Sifton began working at Human Rights Watch in 2001, first as a researcher on Afghanistan and Pakistan, and then as the senior researcher on terrorism and counterterrorism. He has been working on sanctions policy in relation to Myanmar for over 10 years. Here he offers his expertise and knowledge on the subject of sanctions on the Tatmadaw, particularly Myanmar Oil and Gas (MOGE), which is worth over $1 billion to the Myanmar military annually. If sanctioned, the blocking of this main source of the military's income could prove decisive in changing the course of Myanmar's future.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to John Sifton, the team at Human Rights Watch and defenders of human rights around the world who continue to fight everyday for freedom and justice for all. We are so grateful to John for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow him on twitter @JohnSifton and Human Rights Watch @hrwFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Nathan Maung co-founder and editor-in-chief of the online news platform Kamayut Media. Nathan, an American citizen of Burmese descent, was detained alongside co-founder and news producer Hanthar Nyein on March 9th 2021 when the Myanmar Junta raided their office. He spent 15 days in a secretive military-run interrogation centre in Mingaladon where he was handcuffed, blindfolded and subjected to torture, which included continuous beatings, food, water and sleep deprivation and non-stop interrogation. After 15 days, he was transferred to the notorious Insein Prison, where he spent months in solitary confinement. He was freed on the 15th June 2021 and deported to the US. Here he speaks about the difficulties journalists face when attempting to report on the atrocities committed in Myanmar, his experience of imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Myanmar military, the continued suffering of Hanthar, his brother, who is still detained, and his plans for the future now that he has regained his freedom.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Nathan Maung, his brother Hanthar Nyein and journalists and media personnel all across Myanmar who have continued to risk their lives to report on what is happening in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Nathan for adding his voice to the conversation here @ahnahpdocast Since the coup in February 2021 in Myanmar, 6,803 people have been arrested, charged or sentenced,1,989 people have been charged with a warrant and are evading arrest and 1125 people have been killed by the Junta (these figures as of the 25th September 2021). To find out more please visit Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma) https://aappb.org You can also find out more about Hanthar through the AJF Campaign: #FreedomForHanTharFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Kyar Pauk, a Burmese writer, singer, producer, artist and founder of Bipolarbear Records. Following the coup in February, he was active in the anti-coup movement. During this time he worked with Raymond, Han Nay Tar and Novem Htoo to release a single, Headshot, which highlighted the human rights abuses by the military and the courageous counter-protests of the people. He is the son of Ringo, one of Myanmar's famous classic rockers. Kyar Pauk has carved out a niche in Myanmar's music industry with his punk / funk / hip-hop infused rock and mind-bending electronic creations. He is best known for his famous punk rock band, Big Bag, which has released 10 albums. After almost 20 years of producing nationwide hits for the band and other top 10 artists in Myanmar, Kyar Pauk finally decided to release his very first solo album, Cinematicüs, in 2020. Despite his huge success and fame he has risked it all to show his opposition to the military junta by standing with the people and joining the protests. On 3 April 2021, warrants for his arrest were issued by the military under section 505 (a) of the penal code, for speaking out against the coup. Here he talks about his involvement in the Civil Disobedience Movement post-coup, the brutality of the military and the plight of his country, his music, his art, and his family's situation now that they have been forced to flee Yangon. [Please note this conversation features some strong language]The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Kyar Pauk, and all artists, musicians and writers who continue to use their creative talents to show their resistance to this brutal military regime and bring awareness to the plight of the people in Myanmar who are suffering under the weight of the dictatorship. We are so grateful to Kyar Pauk for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow him on instagram @not_kyarpauk and facebook @kyarpauk.artist Check out his incredible album Cinematicüs here: https://tinyurl.com/s45vc2hf Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Sandra Kong, one of the founders of the Global Movement for Myanmar Democracy (GM4MD). Founded in response to the military coup in February, GM4MD is a youth-led grassroots organization supporting Myanmar's fight for a federal democracy through international coordinated action. Born in Baltimore, USA to Chinese-Myanmar parents, Sandra was intrigued by the cultural history of her family. Her connection to the country grew following two work placements in Myanmar. When the coup broke out in February 2021, Sandra sprung quickly to action. Since then she and the team at GM4MD have worked tirelessly to advocate for Myanmar across the world. Here Sandra talks about their mission to leverage social media to raise awareness among the diaspora and the broader international community through advocacy, global campaigns, and health and wellness initiatives, all the while pushing to create a greater youth empowerment culture.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Sandra Kong, the team at GM4MD, Myanmar's diaspora and friends of Myanmar around the world who continue to dedicate large amounts of their time to advocate for Myanmar. We are so grateful to Sandra Kong for adding her voice to the conversation, you can follow GM4MD on instagram, facebook and twitter @Gm4Md You can also visit their website: https://www.gm4md.org Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Cristine Frees, founder of Rohingya-Voice. Cristine's story is like something from the script of a Hollywood movie. Her daughter's holiday romance led her to discover Myanmar, a country she quickly grew to love. Through her new found love for Myanmar Cristine learnt of the horrific plight of the Rohingya. Like so many people, Cristine was appalled by the treatment the Rohingya endured. She saw beyond the headlines of an atrocity somewhere far removed from her everyday life and instead she saw the Rohingya for what they are: people just like us, individuals with enormous talent, hopes and dreams, people who are being stripped of their very identity and humanity. Determined to learn as much as she could, Cristine read voraciously and started reaching out to the Rohingya community. A series of events led Cristine to travel from Cologne, Germany to Geneva, Switzerland where two survivors of the Rohingya Genocide had been flown in to “perform” for the UN, only to be flown back to the refugee camp in Bangladesh two days later, but Cristine had other plans...! Here, she shares her incredible story.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Cristine Frees and friends of Myanmar around the world who continue to show compassion, empathy and kindness to those who need it most and who selflessly advocate for a better world for everyone. We are so grateful to Cristine Frees for adding her voice to the conversation, you can follow her on instagram @rohingya_voice You can also visit her website: www.rohingya-voice.comFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Maung Zarni, an exiled Myanmar scholar, human rights activist and co-founder of Forces of Renewal for Southeast Asia (FORSEA). Maung Zarni has been involved with Myanmar's political affairs for over 30 years; he founded and led the Free Burma Coalition, pioneered the human rights movement and spearheaded an international boycott against Myanmar's military dictatorship from 1995 - 2004. He is the co-author of the pioneering study, "The Slow Burning Genocide of Myanmar's Rohingyas" and "Reworking the Colonial-Era Indian Peril: Myanmar's State-Directed Persecution of Rohingyas and Other Muslims”. Throughout his career Maung Zarni has combined honest scholarship with passionate activism in the fight against state sponsored racism against religious and ethnic minorities, but his activism and refusal to be silenced has sometimes come at a great personal cost. He was famously denounced as the “Enemy of the State' for his very open and public opposition to the Myanmar genocide. Here he speaks very openly, candidly and honestly about his life's work and the current political situation in his country, Myanmar.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Maung Zarni and all those human rights activists and scholars who have continued to highlight the atrocities being committed in Myanmar for decades and who continuously advocate for the restoration of human rights and democracy in Myanmar every single day. We are so grateful to Maung Zarni for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow him on twitter @drzarni, you can alsofollow FORSEA on twitter @officialFORSEA. You can visit their website at https://forsea.coFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Linn Let Arkar, videographer & photographer from Myanmar. Linn Let Arkar crossed the border from Thailand to Myanmar in search of his brothers when a two day internet blackout left him fearing the worst. What he witnessed along his journey made him determined to document what was happening for the world to see but the more he saw the more compelled he felt to act. Before long he and his brothers were on the frontlines and life quickly took a more dangerous turn. Here he talks about his journey from the border to the front lines of the protests to a life on the run and in hiding. He discusses his fears that he may one day be forced to swap his camera for a gun, and his worry that any day could be his last. [Please note this conversation features some strong language]The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Linn Let Arkar, his brothers and all those who risk their lives to protest and document what is happening in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Linn Let Arkar for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow his journey with his brothers on instagram @theboysinmyanmar Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Pinky Lwin, an international school student from Myanmar. Pinky, like so many young people in Myanmar, has had her life turned completely upside down by the Military's illegal seizure of power. Her future, which she once saw so clearly, is now blurred. Not only has her education suffered but the ongoing crisis in Myanmar is having a detrimental effect on her mental wellbeing. Pinky understands that there are many people in a much worse position than her and she is determined to do what she can to help others. With a group of friends she helped set up an organisation called ‘Healing Buddies', which offers emotional counselling and support to young people. After 5 months of listening to bombings in her neighbourhood, wondering whether her house would be targeted next, Pinky and her family began to feel less and less safe. As the 3rd wave of covid hit and family members became sick, Pinky and her family made a last minute decision to leave Myanmar so that Pinky could have a chance to continue with her education. Now in Thailand, Pinky finds herself in limbo, haunted by survivor's guilt. Here she shares her experience of living through the coup and how it has impacted her, her family and her friends and why she will never stop fighting for her people and her country. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Pinky Lwin, the team at Healing Buddies, and all the young students across Myanmar who are struggling to make sense of the traumatic situation their country is now in and yet despite it all they continue to find ways to help others. We are so grateful to Pinky for adding her voice to the conversation, you can find out more about healing buddies on their facebook page @healingbuddiesFollow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Maw Theh Mar, an emergency response volunteer who is currently on the Thai-Myanmar border. Theh Mar, herself, has lived in refugee camps for half of her lifetime due to armed conflict. As a child she lost her village and was forced to flee to the Thai-Myanmar border, since then she has dedicated her life to helping and supporting others. Since the peace-talks between the Myanmar government and the Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) began in 2021, she has been involved in the peace process as a technical support person to the KNPP's Peace Negotiation Committee. Currently, she is working with the Coordination Team for Emergency Relief (Karenni)/CTER in providing emergency aid to IDPs and civilians in Kayah State who are affected by the recent military coup in Myanmar. Theh Mar gives a heartbreaking account of the humanitarian situation on the ground and pleads with the world not to forget about Myanmar. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co*Special thanks to Theh Mar, the entire CTER team and all those who continue to dedicate their lives to helping those less fortunate. Through their tireless work they are ensuring that the people of Myanmar continue to have the strength to face the challenges and obstacles currently in their path. We are so grateful to Theh Mar for adding her voice to the conversation.Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Mark Farmaner, director of Burma Campaign UK. Mark has been involved in advocacy for human rights in Myanmar for over 20 years. Mark offers his expertise and knowledge on a range of topics including Min Aung Hlaing, Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs), Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as the role of social media companies and international businesses in Myanmar.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co**Special thanks to Mark Farmaner and the team at Burma Campaign UK, and all those who have campaigned for Myanmar for decades and continue to advocate for the restoration of human rights and democracy in Myanmar every single day. We are so grateful to Mark for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow him on Twitter @MarkFarmaner, you can also follow Burma Campaign UK on Twitter @burmacampaignuk Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Nickey Diamond, a human rights specialist at Fortify Rights. Nickey is a human rights defender and an academic activist from Myanmar who has continuously defended the rights of marginalized communities and supported the victims and survivors of human rights abuses. Nickey quickly became a target of the Myanmar military for speaking out against the coup. Like many others in Myanmar, he and his family had to go into hiding to avoid being kidnapped, tortured and killed by the Tatmadaw. He has recently made it safely out of the country having received the Hilde-Domin fellowship of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) “Students at Risk” programme. He will pursue a Ph.D. in political and legal anthropology on the topic of “Anti-Muslim Hate Speech in Myanmar” at the University of Konstanz in Germany under the supervision of Professor Dr. Judith Beyer. Here Nickey shares his expertise, experience and story with us. *The day before this episode was recorded Nickey's father sadly passed away as a result of being unable to access basic medical care for Covid-19. Tragically this is the case for thousands of people in Myanmar right now. This is another symptom of the destruction the ruthless Tatmadaw, led by Min Aung Hliang, continue to leave in their wake as they allow their own people to die every single day. Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXiSound Effects: https://mixkit.co**Special thanks to Nickey Diamond, and all human rights defenders and activists both inside and outside Myannmar who continue to risk their lives everyday to document the horrific human rights abuses being committed by the Tatmadaw. We are so grateful to Nickey for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow Nickey on Twitter @NickeyMdy and FortifyRights @FortifyRights Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Meredith Bunn, founder and managing director of Skills for Humanity. Meredith is a medical and disaster specialist who has been operating in Myanmar for over 7years. Meredith manages a team of over 1500 volunteers right across the country. She talks about the escalating humanitarian crisis on the ground as well as the risks people face everyday right across the country while trying to assist and provide aid to Myanmar's most vulnerable. She also provides us with an update on the current COVID crisis that is hitting the country (go to 39.45 for a first hand account of the critical Covid-19 situation on the ground).The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co**Special thanks to Meredith Bunn, her team at Skills for Humanity, and all NGO workers, aid agencies and civil society organisations who risk their lives everyday to provide humanitarian assistance all across Myanmar. We are so grateful to Meredith for adding her voice to the conversation, you can follow her organisation Skills for Humanity on facebook @Skillsforhumanity.Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Shane Brady, humanitarian and co-founder of Democracy for Burma (D4B), who discusses the initiatives he has been involved with post-coup. Shane offers some interesting views on how organisations and groups might act to help restore democracy in Myanmar. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co**Special thanks to Shane Brady, the Democracy for Burma Team and all those around the world working hard to draw attention to and raise awareness about what is happening in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Shane for adding his voice to the conversation, you can listen to the D4B debates here: (https://tinyurl.com/4ckmn5ps) and follow D4B on twitter or facebook @DemocracyforBu1 Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Dr Ronan Lee, author of Myanmar's Rohingya Genocide: Identity, History and Hate Speech. Ronan talks about what he calls Myanmar's “failed democratic transition” under ASSK & the National League for Democracy. He offers his expertise on the Rohingya genocide of 2016 / 2017 and talks about the strategic mistakes of the civilian government to not take on the Military at that time. He also discusses the role the international community and the new National Unity Government (NUG) can play in Myanmar's future.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co**Special thanks to Dr. Ronan Lee and all those in academia who continue to research and write about Myanmar. We are so grateful to Ronan for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow him on Twitter @Ronan_Lee Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Eh Htoo Hehreh, a former IDP & refugee from Kayah state. Eh Htoo shares his experience of growing up under a brutal military regime. As a young teenager he fled his village to avoid military forced labour, he then spent 12 years living in a refugee camp in Northern Thailand. His story is an important reminder of the harrowing reality that many people in Myanmar, particularly those in ethnic areas, once again face under a brutal military dictatorship. The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co**Special thanks to Eh Htoo Hehreh, and all former IDPs and Refugees from Myanmar who continue to raise awareness and draw attention to the plight of those who have suffered at the hands of the Tatmadaw for far too long. We are so grateful to Eh Htoo for sharing his story and adding his voice to the conversation. Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne and Ruth are joined by Nay Paing, a writer and activist from Myanmar, who shares his story and offers a thoughtful and insightful perspective on Myanmar's current situation and its future.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Song: Kabar Makyay Bu (Until the End of the World), was written and recorded by Naing Myanmar, it became the revolutionary anthem of the 1988 pro-democracy movement and could be heard once again all over Myanmar during the 2021 Coup. Naing Myanmar maintains that the song is no longer his, since the '88 uprising “it belongs to everyone”.Graphics: SelinaXinSound Effects: https://mixkit.co**Special thanks to Nay Paing, and all activists and writers both inside and outside of Myanmar who continue to use their voice to let the world know what is happening in Myanmar. We are so grateful to Nay for adding his voice to the conversation, you can follow him on Twitter @naypaingtweets and Instagram @asdfnay Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Suzanne and Ruth summarise what has been happening in Myanmar since the 1st of February 2021 and explain the intention behind ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar.The ah nah: Conversations with Myanmar podcast was born from a desire to bring into public consciousness the atrocities that are currently being committed in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our goal is simply to keep the conversation going, and to let the people of Myanmar know that they have not been forgotten. You can continue to support the people of Myanmar by keeping this conversation going. You can subscribe to this podcast on all major podcasting apps, including Apple, Spotify and Acast. You can also follow us on all our social media pages, linked below. If you'd like to reach out, please email us or fill out this form to add your voice to the conversation (https://tinyurl.com/3ee7ssm9).Credits:Music: https://mixkit.coGraphics: SelinaXin*Special thanks to news media, journalists, reporters and citizen journalists, especially those in Myanmar, who are risking their lives everyday to let the world know what is happening.Follow ah nah:instagram.com/ahnahpodcastfacebook.com/ahnahpodcasttwitter.com/ahnahpodcastThanks for listening, and remember to #KeepTheConversationGoing! Myanmar, we have not forgotten you.Follow us at @ahnahpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.