Win Myint

Ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to two years in prison

Defence lawyers argued that Suu Kyi could not be held responsible for statements on her party’s Facebook page, because she was already in detention.

Myanmar's UN envoy dramatically opposes coup in his country

Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun's voice cracked with emotion as he spoke out against the military regime that ousted the nation's elected civilian government in a coup.

Myanmar charges Suu Kyi for illegal walkie-talkies amid opposition

Statement issued in the name of executive members of Aung San Suu Kyi’s party says authorities began raiding their offices in Mandalay and other regions and seized documents and laptop computers.

Almost 25,000 to be freed under Myanmar prisoner amnesty

Human rights groups estimate Myanmar’s overcrowded prisons hold 92,000 people, including those awaiting trial.

Myanmar parliament elects Suu Kyi loyalist as new president

Like his predecessor Htin Kyaw, who retired last week for reasons of ill health, Win Myint is a Suu Kyi loyalist of many years and a long-time member of her National League for Democracy.