What's happening in Myanmar?

04/01/21 • 38 min

On the 1st of February 2021, the Military of Myanmar seized control of the government and celared a year-long state of emergency, ending democratic rule.

But what was the lead up to this that caused military rule to be reinstated for the first time since 2011? Who are the key players? What does this mean for the people of Myanmar? And is there a way out of this?

This week we sit down and look at Myanmar's complicated history with democracy and ask what's next?

Keep up to date on Instagram and Twitter @thepollingpod and tune in every week to for your dose of political chats from your favourite political gals.

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On the 1st of February 2021, the Military of Myanmar seized control of the government and celared a year-long state of emergency, ending democratic rule.

This week we sit down and look at Myanmar's complicated history with democracy and ask what's next?

Keep up to date on Instagram and Twitter @thepollingpod and tune in every week to for your dose of political chats from your favourite political gals.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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