Joe Freeman

In this insightful discussion, Sarah Newey, The Telegraph's Global Health Security correspondent, shares her on-the-ground experiences from Yangon amidst Myanmar’s sham election and humanitarian crisis. Joe Freeman from Amnesty International elaborates on the junta's efforts to regain legitimacy and the implications for civilians. Both delve into China’s strategic backing of the junta, the suppression of dissent, and the backdrop of a collapsing economy. They also highlight the contrast with 2015 democratic hopes and the urgent need for renewed international engagement.