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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi turns 79 under detention
Kyodo News, Published on 20/06/2024
» YANGON - Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi turned 79 on Wednesday while serving a prison term, with supporters in and outside the Southeast Asian country expressing concern about her health as the ruling military faces resistance from opposition forces.
Myanmar junta reiterates election plan after Hun Sen seeks Suu Kyi access
Published on 10/05/2024
» Myanmar's military chief discussed plans to hold an election in the country with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen in talks this week, a senior official said, even as the ruling junta faces unprecedented pressure from an expanding armed resistance.
Myanmar capital military base attacked by drones
Reuters, Published on 04/04/2024
» Opponents of army rule in Myanmar said on Thursday that they carried out drone attacks on two military targets in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. The military junta said 13 drones were shot down and no damage was caused.
Junta chief says Myanmar's next elections may not be nationwide
Reuters, Published on 25/03/2024
» Military-ruled Myanmar plans to hold elections if there is peace and stability in the country, but they may not be nationwide, its top general said as the junta battles to contain a rebellion on multiple fronts.
‘Silent strike’ on Myanmar coup anniversary
Published on 01/02/2024
» Opponents of military rule in Myanmar staged a “silent strike” on Thursday as the country marked three years since the military coup that ousted the elected government of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Asean envoy meets Myanmar junta chief
Published on 11/01/2024
» Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has met with a new Asean special envoy as Laos takes over chairing the bloc, which has struggled to promote peace efforts in the country.
World rings in 2024 after war, bots and Barbie
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» SYDNEY - Jubilant crowds began bidding farewell on Sunday to the hottest year on record, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and wrenching wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
China urges cease-fire along Myanmar border
Published on 02/11/2023
» China has called for a halt to fighting flaring along its border with Myanmar, where a rebel group says it has seized several towns, including a trade hub.
Myanmar resistance claims it holds 60% of territory
Published on 29/09/2023
» The acting leader of Myanmar’s government-in-exile says resistance forces are in control of about 60% of the country’s territory and poised to threaten the ruling junta in key strongholds.
Aung San Suu Kyi ill and ‘back in prison’
Published on 06/09/2023
» Aung San Suu Kyi is ill and Myanmar’s military rulers have denied a request for an outside physician to see the jailed former leader, according to a source familiar with the matter.