Sean Turnell
Former economic advisor to Myanmar's State Council, offering insights into the country's economic state before and after the 2021 coup.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 53min
I was a political prisoner in Myanmar — and I could never hate the Burmese
In this engaging conversation, Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and author of "An Unlikely Prisoner," shares his harrowing experience as a political prisoner in Myanmar. He discusses the emotional turmoil of the coup and his detainment, revealing the resilience of both himself and the Burmese people. Sean highlights his work with Aung San Suu Kyi and challenges in Myanmar's economic transition. He also reflects on the eerie design of Naypyidaw and the absurdity of justice under an oppressive regime, all while choosing solidarity over despair.
Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 33min
Sean Turnell - A Prisoner’s Guide to Life
Australian economist Sean Turnell, falsely imprisoned during a military coup in Myanmar, shares his harrowing ordeal in prison, including coping mechanisms, imaginative escapes in solitary confinement, acts of courage and compassion, and reflections on resilience and gratitude post-release.
