Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to 5 years in prison over graft

The Nobel laureate, who was ousted from power in a 2021 coup, has been charged with at least 18 offences, which carry combined maximum jail terms of more than 100 years if found guilty.

Myanmar's junta to release over 1,600 prisoners

Some 1,619 prisoners, including 42 foreigners to be "pardoned" and will be released to mark the Buddhist new year, Myanmar's junta has said.

Myanmar army to 'annihilate' groups fighting to overturn its rule

Army chief Min Aung Hlaing remarks came as the anti-coup protesters called for a national "power strike" demonstration on the anniversary of the bloodiest crackdown so far on democracy protests.

US, UK sanctions target Myanmar military for 'violence and repression'

The measures come as Washington increasingly punishes the military both for the February 2021 coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi and violence against the Muslim Rohingya minority.

Myanmar military's attacks in eastern areas 'worst in decades'

The increased indiscriminate attacks by Myanmar's military in the country's eastern region have killed and displaced tens of thousands with air attacks constituting "war crimes."

Myanmar junta revokes citizenship of shadow government members

The ousted lawmakers from the Asian nation's "National Unity Government" were targeted for violating "the existing laws" and "committing acts that could harm the interests of Myanmar".

EU slaps sanctions on top Myanmar officials, gas firm

The bloc says it's deeply concerned by the continuing escalation of violence in Myanmar.

Myanmar junta to pardon over 800 prisoners

Military rule in Myanmar has announced that the amnesty will be placed on the nation’s Union Day.

Myanmar protesters mark coup anniversary with silent strike

Opponents of the military rule have marked the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power with a nationwide strike to show their strength and solidarity amid international concerns.

Myanmar security arrest dozens ahead of protests

Arrests followed official warnings that anyone taking part in silent strikes would be liable to prosecution on at least four counts, including under the Counterterrorism Law.

Myanmar court sentences activists to death

Activists, Ko Jimmy and Maung Kyaw have been detained since their arrests, unable to comment on the allegations, and no lawyer ever emerged to comment on their behalf.

Hundreds of monks displaced in Myanmar fighting search for new shelter

The United Nations estimates almost 90,000 people have fled after intense fighting in Loikaw town in eastern Myanmar's Kayah state last week.