Very striking that I am being absolutely inundated with positive, heartfelt messages from people in Myanmar, while a handful of white male academics/ commentators (none of them in the country) write endless screeds about how offensive my trip is to the people of Myanmar 🤔
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Looks like those academics / commentators don’t know very much. Magnificent reporting, Clarissa!
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Clarissa, it wasn’t just a handful of white male academics and commentators. From the vast comments on Twitter I’ve read, many users within Myanmar were critical, and both sexes outside also. Let’s not be silly and join that trend to specifically blame one demographic.
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I will say because of the limited access, you visiting Myanmar at this time is an important step and important for journalism and we’re all eager to see your report. Glad you got back out safely.
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Please honor your work by listening to the voices of the people:
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Many people more eloquent than me have responded to this tweet, but since I’m a journalist myself + Burmese, female & NOT white, I feel I should point out to Clarissa why some of us have an issue with her trip & respond to this tone-deaf tweet. (THREAD) #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar twitter.com/clarissaward/s…
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