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Myanmar (Burma)

In Buddhist Myanmar, there's a view that abortion is wrong because "human life happens only in a blue moon, so we shouldn't waste a life like this."

Providing safe illegal abortions in Myanmar is a ‘karmic balance,’ says one doctor

Health

Abortion is illegal in predominantly Buddhist Myanmar, but many women still seek access. Illegal abortions are a leading cause of maternal death there.

Bart (l) -- aka Kyaw Moe Khine -- with his street art crew ROAR. Bart says battling with teachers over his art work helped develop his rebellious streak.

A Burmese atheist who takes inspiration from George Carlin and Bart Simpson

Belief
Supporters of Myanmar's pro-democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside National League for Democracy headquarters (NLD) in Yangon, Myanmar, November 9, 2015.

‘We voted and we feel good.’ Joy in Myanmar at democracy, at last.

Global Politics
Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi shakes hands with supporters after giving a speech in Monywa November 30, 2012.

You down with NLD? Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has a rap song

Culture
Aung San Suu Kyi

The rise of Myanmar’s ‘Lady’ Aung San Suu Kyi

Global Politics
Zin Mar Aung of Myanmar (center) receives congratulations from First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she receives a State Department 2012 International Women of Courage Award.

Myanmar’s military regime says it’s making way for democracy, but this activist says freedom is a long way off

Justice

Residents of Myanmar are welcoming President Barack Obama during his second diplomatic visit to the nation also known as Burma. While the country has taken modest steps toward ending military rule, activists like Zin Mar Aung, worry that Obama’s trip might legitimize the slow pace of reform.

The World

Controlled by military, Burmese election leads to fighting

Global Politics

We’re joined by Seth Mydans, a Southeast Asia correspondent for our partner The New York Times.

Labor Laws Strengthened in Myanmar, But Workers Still Struggle

Business, Economics and Jobs

Myanmar’s workers were granted new job protections and rights to organize almost two years ago. Yet organizing can cost workers their jobs.

Figures in the shrines represent a multitude of personages from the Burmese pantheon, mixing figures of the Buddha with nat and weikza figures from traditional spirit worship. (Photo: Bruce Wallace)

Spirits on the Streets of Yangon

Arts, Culture & Media

Whatever else you do while you’re in Myanmar, be sure to save time for wandering around downtown Yangon. You might see a nat house, a shrine that’s home to diverse universe of spirits worshiped in Myanmar.

Seeking Forgiveness in Myanmar, on Anniversary of Uprising

Conflict & Justice

August 8 marks the 25th anniversary of a peaceful “people power” uprising in Myanmar, also known as Burma. Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with Christopher Gunness, who was a BBC reporter in Burma in 1988.