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Aung Zaw
Journalist

Aung Zaw

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Founding and editing The Irrawaddy.

The Irrawaddy · Saffron Revolution

Born
18 February 1968
Birthplace
Yangon

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Aung Zaw

Burmese journalist who established an independent news publication while in exile in Thailand. His work has focused on Myanmar’s politics, conflicts and public life.

Early life

Student activism

Studied botany at Yangon University and joined protests in 1988. After detention, he escaped to Thailand.

Career

  1. 1993

    The Irrawaddy

    Founded the publication and Burma Information Group.

  2. 2001

    Online publishing

    Launched the publication on the web.

  3. 2012

    Return access

    Was able to return to Myanmar after years in exile.

Selected work

The Irrawaddy

Built an independent outlet covering Myanmar and Southeast Asia.

Saffron Revolution

The publication relayed information about the protests.

Beyond work

Literary interests

Before exile, belonged to the Insein Literary Circle. His route into journalism grew from student and literary networks.

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