The resources below represent reliable starting points — independent journalists, established human rights organizations, and writers who have spent years trying to understand and faithfully tell Myanmar's story. Links are reviewed periodically; if you find one that has changed, please let us know.
irrawaddy.com
Independent news organization founded in 1993, now operating from exile, covering Myanmar's political and humanitarian situation in English and Burmese. Draws on journalists inside Myanmar and across the diaspora.
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myanmar-now.org
Independent digital news organization producing on-the-ground reporting from inside Myanmar. Known for detailed, sourced coverage of the conflict and its human cost.
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dvb.no
Independent broadcaster and news organization operating since 1992, now based primarily in Thailand with a network of journalists inside Myanmar. Publishes in both English and Burmese.
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rfa.org
International broadcaster providing news coverage of Myanmar in multiple languages. Has continued reporting on the conflict as access inside the country has become increasingly restricted.
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unocha.org
Tracks displacement, humanitarian need, and access across Myanmar, publishing regular situation reports used by international aid organizations and researchers. Primary source for verified figures on the humanitarian crisis.
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ohchr.org
Official UN documentation of human rights conditions in Myanmar, including reports from the Special Rapporteur and the Independent Investigative Mechanism. A primary source for international legal documentation of abuses.
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aappb.org
Tracks arrests, killings, and political detentions in Myanmar since the coup, publishing regular statistics on confirmed cases. A widely cited source for documented figures on political prisoners and conflict-related deaths.
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hrw.org
Publishes detailed reports on military abuses with legal analysis and documentation of specific incidents. Covers both the post-coup period and longer-standing conflicts in ethnic minority regions.
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fortifyrights.org
Human rights organization producing evidence-based investigations into abuses by Myanmar's military. Their work on the Rohingya crisis and post-coup conflict is cited by international courts and policymakers.
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freeburmarangers.org
Humanitarian organization providing medical, education, and relief aid to conflict-affected communities inside Myanmar. Also documents military attacks and conditions in areas with restricted international access.
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acleddata.com
Tracks conflict events including battles, airstrikes, and civilian targeting across Myanmar, with a searchable database updated regularly. Used by the UN, journalists, and researchers for data on the scale and geography of the conflict.
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crisisgroup.org
Produces in-depth conflict analysis and policy recommendations on Myanmar's political and military situation. Publishes regular updates on the military, resistance forces, and diplomatic efforts.
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cfr.org
Maintains a regularly updated conflict tracker with summaries of the military, political, and humanitarian situation. Useful for orientation or for sharing a reliable overview.
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usip.org
Provides analysis focused on pathways toward peace and democratic transition in Myanmar. Particularly useful for understanding political dynamics and resistance governance structures.
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01
The River of Lost Footsteps
Thant Myint-U
Written by the grandson of former UN Secretary-General U Thant, this history traces Burma from ancient kingdoms through British colonialism to military rule, weaving personal family narrative with broad historical analysis. A readable starting point for historical context.
02
Finding George Orwell in Burma
Emma Larkin
Journalist Emma Larkin traces Orwell's time in Burma and connects it to her own experience living under Myanmar's military dictatorship. An insightful portrait of what it feels like to live under authoritarian rule.
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From the Land of Green Ghosts
Pascal Khoo Thwe
A memoir by a young Padaung man who becomes involved in the 1988 uprising and eventually makes his way to Cambridge University. Gives an inside view of Myanmar's ethnic minority experience rarely found in English-language writing.
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Everything Is Broken
Emma Larkin
Larkin's account of Cyclone Nargis in 2008, when the military initially blocked international aid while more than 100,000 people died. Relevant to understanding the military's behavior during the 2025 earthquake and other humanitarian crises.
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