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Podcast: Insight Myanmar
Episode: Understanding the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM)
Description: While those outside of Myanmar following news of the protests have often heard updates about the importance of the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM), some may still not be clear about its inception and role in the wider protest movement. This episodeβs guest, a trainer in public sector reform, educates us accordingly.Initially optimistic about the direction of the democratically elected government, her hopes came to a crashing halt on February 1st when the military illegally seized power. Right away, hundreds of civil servants stopped going to work, which ultimately led to the wider protest movement known as...