The Southeast Asian nation of around 50 million people is riven by civil war, and there will be no voting in areas controlled by rebel factions that have risen up to challenge military rule.

After five years of civil war in Myanmar, military junta stages election with weak turnout

Mass protests across South Asia—from Nepal to Bangladesh and beyond—show rising youth-led resistance against authoritarianism, corruption, and economic woes. These movements prove that people are the final authority, and when pushed, they can make governments fear them 



People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people: Lessons from South Asia

Myanmar earthquake politics : During the 72-hour 'golden window' for saving those stuck under rubble, rescue workers were not given access to some of the worst-hit areas. World South Asia

Weaponising earthquake? Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid in rebel-held areas, conducting airstrikes despite truce

World: The country is mired in a bloody, multi-sided conflict stemming from the February 1, 2021 putsch that ended a 10-year experiment with democracy.

Military junta extends state of emergency in Myanmar for six more months on coup's fourth anniversary

A member of a local rescue group whose team was helping people in the area told the news agency AFP that 41 people were killed and 52 wounded. 

Myanmar junta air strike kills 40 in Rakhine village

World | Myanmar frequently grants amnesty to thousands of prisoners to commemorate holidays or Buddhist festivals and it released 9,000 prisoners last year.

Myanmar: Junta says will free nearly 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

Myanmar's garment industry is a rare bright spot in an economy severely impacted by the military coup of 2021 and ongoing civil conflict. Despite the political turmoil, the sector's export earnings reached $7.6 billion in 2022, up from $5.7 billion in 2019. A significant portion of these exports goes to the European Union, with brands like Adidas, H&M, and bestsellers continuing to source from Myanmar. However, the industry’s growth has not translated into better conditions for workers, who face harsh realities.

Myanmar's Export Earnings Soar, Workers See Little Benefit

Myanmar: Garment Factories Strain Under Power Shortages

Communicate with us: Myanmar junta invites armed groups to stop fighting, start talks to bring peace

Myanmar Junta makes rare request for foreign aid as country battles with massive floods

Myanmar's military regime has once again extended its state of emergency by six months. This decision, announced on Wednesday, marks the latest delay in the promised elections. Watch in for more details!

Myanmar Junta extends state of emergency, delays elections

Myanmar Junta extends state of emergency by six months, delays elections

Myanmar's rebels consolidate strongholds as junta weakens, reports say

Myanmar ethnic armed group says captured hundreds of junta personnel

A Myanmar ethnic armed group said on Monday (May 6) it had captured a military command and taken hundreds of junta personnel prisoner in western Rakhine state.

Rebel groups capture Myanmar's military base

Myanmar suspends foreign work permits as thousands try to flee after enlistment order

Myanmar ex-leaders Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint moved from jail to house arrest

Amid Myanmar's escalating crisis, the National Unity Government (NUG) is actively seeking formal engagement with India, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Zaw Kyaw, spokesperson for the Office of the President, NUG, conveyed the NUG's plea in an interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal. Kyaw urged India to reassess its engagement with the military junta and opt for conversation with the NUG.

Myanmar: Uprising against Myanmar's military Junta, NUG joins forces with rebels

Myanmar Rebels against Junta: The fight continues | National Unity Govt seeks engagement with India

Myanmar junta troops attacked by rebel drones at Thai border

Myanmar militias claim to have launched drone attacks on airport, air force base and army headquarters

Myanmar junta sentences three brigadier generals to death for surrendering strategic town

Myanmar: All men and women of eligible age now required to serve in army

Myanmar's Junta has begun enforcing conscription in the country. As for the latest announcement, the military now can summon all men aged 18 to 25 and women aged between 18 to 27 for at least two years.

Myanmar Junta enforces complusory military service for 2 years

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