Can the Military Be Prosecuted for Corruption?
Can the Military Be Prosecuted for Corruption?
– Landmark Interview
– Landmark Interview
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Summary
Summary
First-ever public admission by the senior anti-corruption czar confirming constitutional immunity for the military officials against corruption charges--driving down the public high hopes of anti-corruption reforms. Despite being appointed by Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government in Myanmar in 2016, the commission chief Aung Kyi himself was a former high-ranking official from the Myanmar military.
First-ever public admission by the senior anti-corruption czar confirming constitutional immunity for the military officials against corruption charges--driving down the public high hopes of anti-corruption reforms. Despite being appointed by Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government in Myanmar in 2016, the commission chief Aung Kyi himself was a former high-ranking official from the Myanmar military.
Date: Sep 2018
Platforms: Radio • Web • Social Media
Impact & Reach:
Impact & Reach:
Sparked nationwide debate on military accountability.
Cited in governance and constitutional reform analysis.
The Interview went viral in social media and local print media.
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My Role:
Interviewer, Myanmar Bureau Chief, Regional Team Leader
Responsibilities:
Conducted a politically sensitive interview with Myanmar’s Newly Appointed Anti-Corruption Commission head.
Managed legal and security risk in questioning senior officials.
Edited and translated content for multi-platform distribution.
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