All Aboard the Myanmar Dictatorship Express! 🇲🇲

Myanmar has faced decades of turmoil following a 1962 military coup that imposed a socialist regime and isolated the country. After limited democratic reforms in the 2010s, including elections led by the National League for Democracy (NLD), the military staged another coup in 2021, ousting the NLD government and plunging Myanmar back into authoritarian rule and violent conflict.

The civil war between the junta and the People's Defense Forces (PDF) has resulted in over 6,300 civilian deaths since the coup, with ongoing atrocities such as airstrikes, arson, torture, and extrajudicial killings. The Rohingya genocide, which forced over 700,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh, has informed the junta’s brutal tactics since 2021. Investigations suggest up to 25,000 lives have been lost due to the military's actions. Meanwhile, the pro-democracy National Unity Government (NUG) has pledged to recognize Rohingya rights if it gains power.

Censorship has intensified drastically, making Myanmar one of the most repressive countries for free speech. Internet shutdowns, bans on VPNs, and high data costs have stifled dissent, while journalists face arrests, torture, and detainment, with at least 98 detained since 2021.

The civil war remains unresolved, with opposition forces gaining traction in rural and border areas through smaller victories, despite challenges such as limited foreign support. The junta faces internal struggles, including troop defections and logistical issues, but experts suggest that without external aid, the opposition may struggle to dismantle the military's core power.

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Chapters:
0:00 Pack your bags, we're going to Myanmar!
5:06 Negotiating for a taxi ride; Driving at night during military curfew
7:34 Hotel check-in and meeting up with Cameron
9:03 Exchanging USD to Kyat
10:32 First impressions of Myanmar; Finding about Burmese Thanaka
11:26 Exploring the streets and Drinking coconut with Burmese kids
13:15 Visiting the Shwedaggon Pagoda
25:12 Locals let me try pork feet; Exploring the market
27:47 Riding the oldest train in Yangon
37:37 Friendly local invites me for a drink; Missed our train
39:20 Life in rural Yangon
44:37 Closing thoughts on Myanmar and Congrats Cameron!

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