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David Scott Mathieson is a Senior Researcher in the Asia Division of Human Rights Watch.

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Myanmar: The generals’ new clothes

August 2, 2016Commentary

Senior military officers are resigning ahead of elections. But will it change anything?

Opinion: Burmese army exploits prisoners

August 1, 2016Politics

The Burma road to 2015

July 31, 2016Commentary

Responding to Buddhist nationalists, Myanmar looks to restrict inter-faith marriage

July 30, 2016Commentary

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