Curated Video
WRAP Thai tensions overshadow summit ADDS closing presser
1. Wide of Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya arriving at Summit venue
2. Mid of Philippines President Gloria Arroyo arriving
3. Pan of leaders sitting in retreat session
4. Close-up of Kasit
5. Close-up of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun...
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Opposition leader Suu Kyi makes her first speech in parliament
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi participated in parliamentary discussions for the first time on Wednesday, voicing support for a proposal to amend and enact laws protecting the rights of different ethnic groups in the...
Curated Video
UN chief comments after return from Myanmar
1. Wide of Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General arriving at news conference
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General:
"As you know by now I asked to meet with Aung San Suu Kyi. I am deeply...
Curated Video
Charities talk about cyclone aid mission as Ban visits Yangon
1. Wide of news conference
2. Pan across panel of speakers from aid organisations
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Jamilah Mahmood, Mercy Malaysia:
"I've just returned from Myanmar and what is very obvious is that despite all the challenges that...
Curated Video
Protests to mark the 63rd birthday of detained Nobel laureate
1. Protesters chanting while walking towards Myanmar embassy in Manila
2. Photographers taking pictures from protesters standing outside embassy building
3. Protesters with placards and picture of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
4. Pan of gift...
Curated Video
Reax to extended detention for pro-democracy leader
Yangon, Myanmar - May 2002
1. Various Suu Kyi walking through crowds after being released (NB shots are mute)
Vientiane, Laos - November 29, 2004
2. Philippine President Gloria Macapacal Arroyo walks to podium
3. Philippine presidential...
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AP clean pictures of aftermath of cyclone that killed nearly 15,000
1. Tracking shot of damage to trees on side of road, Shwedagon Pagoda in distance
2. Tracking shot of people surrounding toppled architectural structure
3. Tracking shot of damaged trees and blocks of flats
4. Various top shot of damage...
Curated Video
THAILAND: BANGKOK: PROTESTS STAGED OUTSIDE MYANMAR EMBASSY
English/Nat
Scores of Burmese protestors are staging a demonstration in front of the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok.
The exiles are marking the 10th anniversary of the student uprising in Yangon that ended in the massacre of hundreds.
They...
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WRAP Day of action over Myanmar
Taipei, Taiwan
1. Pan of protesters chanting "Free Burma. Free Aung San Suu Kyi"
2. Tilt up of protester with banner wearing mask of democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi's face
3. Close-up of Suu Kyi mask
4. Protester holding photographs...
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Preparations ahead of upcoming World Economic Forum on East Asia
1. Wide of empty road leading to main pagoda in Naypyitaw
2. Mid of golden pagoda
3. Wide pan of East Asia World Economic Forum venue, the Myanmar International Convention Centre
4. Close up of Myanmar national flag
5. Wide of police...
Crash Course
Colonialism: Crash Course Geography
Empire, imperialism, and colonialism are all interrelated tactics of geopolitics that are used to achieve similar goals of one state maintaining economic, political, or even cultural dominance over other territories. Today, we’re going...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Schwedagon Pagoda
SHWEDAGON PAGODA SHINING GOLDEN IN THE HEART OF YANGON IN ANCIENT MYANMAR IS THE BEAUTIFUL SHWEDAGON PAGODA. LEGEND SAYS IT TOOK A MIRACLE TO CONSECRATE THE LAND UPON WHICH IT GREW. EIGHT HAIRS OF AN ANCIENT BUDDHA WERE BROUGHT TO THE...
Great Big Story
Exploring Myanmar's ancient jungle pagodas
Discover the mystical pagodas of Nyaung Ohak and Shwe Inn Thein, hidden in Myanmar's jungles.
Mediacorp
Exploring the Formation of Telangana
This video explores the formation of Telangana, a new state in India, and the reasons behind its separation from Andhra Pradesh. It highlights the complexities of Indian society, with its diverse languages, religions, and castes, and the...
Ancient Lights Media
Myanmar (Burma)
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Myanmar.
Mediacorp
Living on the Border: A Tale of Unity and Identity
This video explores a border town between India and Myanmar to see if the nation's boundary has created a distinct Indian sense of self. Through conversations with locals on both sides of the border, he discovers that despite the...
Mediacorp
Voices of Protest: Defending Democracy in India
This video explores the importance of freedom of expression and the right to protest in India's democracy. It highlights the ongoing protests and debates surrounding issues such as sedition, nationalism, and the idea of a Hindu...
Mediacorp
Nagaland: Exploring the Longstanding Separatist Movement for Independence
This video explores the complex issue of separatist movements in Nagaland, India. It delves into the reasons behind the continued desire for a separate country, despite being a part of India for many years. Indian Identity Evolution part...
Financial Times
Myanmar's humanitarian crisis
After Rohingya militants' attack on government checkpoints caused the country's military crackdown on what they call terrorism, thousands of Muslim Rohingya are left without a home.
The Guardian
The Battle for Myanmar’s Buddhist spirit
In Myanmar, different groups of Buddhist monks are battling with how to deal with the country’s minority Muslim population. While some advocate peace, others, such as the extremist Ma Ba Tha, are stoking up hatred and violence. The...
Mediacorp
Exploring Tribal Communities in Nagaland
This video explores the region of Nagaland in India, known for its high concentration of tribes. He joins the Konyak tribe in the jungle to understand their unique Indian identity and way of life. The video highlights the challenges...
Mediacorp
Politics, Identity, and Nationalism in India
In this video, a sociologist explores the influence of politics on identity in India. He discusses how old divisions of caste and religion are resurfacing and being exploited by politicians. The sociologist emphasizes the importance of...
Step Back History
The Rohingya Genocide - When Islamophobia Kills
CW: Mass Violence, Sexual Assault Last month, Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi denied that her country committed a genocide against the Muslim Rohingya people. Let's look into what's going on, and why the Rohingya Genocide is a very...
Mediacorp
Exploring the Evolving Indian Identity
This video explores the evolving Indian identity by asking people in New Delhi what it means to be Indian. The video highlights that the concept of a unified Indian identity is a relatively modern construct that emerged during the fight...