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

Tragedy strikes at Myanmar Buddhist festival after paraglider drops bombs, 40 killed

Tragedy strikes at Myanmar Buddhist festival after paraglider drops bombs, at least 40 killed

Myanmar has been in political turmoil since the military staged a coup in February 2021, ousting a civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and triggering a civil war. The Rohingya now face renewed threats of violence and displacement as fighting rages in Rakhine state.

Myanmar army razed Rohingya villages in Rakhine state to build security outposts: Report

A civil war has been going on in Myanmar since the military deposed the civilian government in 2021, igniting resistance by pro-democracy militias and ethnic armed organisations. The collapse of iconic bridge shows how the civil war is damaging Myanmar’s historical and cultural heritage.

Myanmar’s landmark bridge, once the world’s tallest rail viaduct, destroyed in fighting

A new UN report accuses Myanmar's security forces of orchestrating systemic torture across the country, revealing chilling details of abuse and human rights violations.

UN report exposes nationwide systematic torture network of Myanmar security forces

Reports state that the airstrike conducted by the Myanmar military killed approx 100 people. Myanmar Junta has confirmed the airstrike. The UN Rights Chief is 'horrified' with the deadly airstrikes. The UN and Western Nations are demanding accountability. Western sanctions are being applied against the Junta and its vast business network.

100 feared killed by airstrike in Myanmar : Reports

Myanmar's deposed leader and Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed for seven years for corruption on Friday by a military court. Watch this video to know more.

Myanmar court finds Suu Kyi guilty on 5 counts of corruption

Meanwhile, citizens across Myanmar have of course staged a silent strike in protest against the current military government highways shopping areas, and also marketplaces across Myanmar's Yangon were completely deserted during the strike.

Myanmar citizens stage silent protests

According to the health ministry, Myanmar has reported 188,752 cases and 3,756 deaths till now. On Saturday, the country saw another record high of 4,377 new cases, while 71 people succumbed to the virus.

Myanmar faces huge spike in daily Covid-19 cases

More than 500 people have been killed in the Myanmar junta's brutal crackdown on protests against its coup to oust civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi

More than 500 protesters killed since military coup in Myanmar

International criticism against Myanmar military junta got fiercer on a day that was the bloodiest so far amid pro-democracy protests in the country. United Nations said that at least 38 deaths occurred on Wednesday ( March 3).

US condemns 'brutal violence' by Myanmar military after 38 deaths in clashes

Massive street demonstrations have taken place across the country, while a civil disobedience campaign has choked many government operations as well as businesses.

Myanmar junta sends out stern warning to public

Situation in Myanmar appeared to be worsening as military junta deployed armoured vehicles in major cities including Yangon on Monday. The military imposed hours-long internet blackout and extra troop movement was seen at key locations in Yangon.

Myanmar protests: Armoured vehicles deployed in Yangon, protests erupt after internet blackout

The military coup and subsequent detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi halted an unsteady transition to democracy that began in 2011.

Myanmar army suspends laws limiting forces, orders arrest of protest backers

The situation in Myanmar appeared to be worsening as security forces opened fire on Monday to disperse protesters in the city of Mandalay, the media outlet Frontier Myanmar reported.

Myanmar security forces open fire to disperse protesters in Mandalay

In a statement in United Nations, China dismisses the Military coup as an internal matter of the country and refuses to condemn the Myanmar coup. Chinese Ambassador said, "we are in touch with relevant parties in Myanmar".

Chinese Ambassador refuses to condemn Myanmar Coup in United Nation

The military has accused Suu Kyi's government of failing to act on its complaints that last November's election was marred by fraud

Protests swell rapidly in Myanmar after a week of Military coup

The 79-year-old NLD stalwart is a longtime political prisoner. He has spent lengthy periods in and out for detention for protesting against military rule.

Myanmar military arrests key Aung San Suu Kyi aide

Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party secured an absolute majority in Myanmar's election, official results showed Friday, in a poll disputed by the military-aligned opposition and criticised by rights groups.

Suu Kyi's party wins absolute majority in Myanmar polls

Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to win a second term in office when authorities in Myanmar release early election results on Monday.

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi in line for second term

Myanmar kicked off its multi-party general elections on Sunday as over 37 million eligible voters went to the polls across the country.

Vote counting begins in Myanmar's general elections

Myanmar’s army chief said on Tuesday the civilian government was making "unacceptable mistakes" in the run-up to a pivotal general election on Sunday, the second democratic vote since the end of strict military rule.

Myanmar army chief accuses government of 'unacceptable mistakes' ahead of election

Once celebrated as democracy champions, a tight elite of elderly former political prisoners at the helm of Myanmar's ruling party now stand accused of oppression, discrimination and censorship.

Suu Kyi and old guard frustrate young Myanmar politicians

Decision to exclude conflict-hit minority regions from the vote due in November 8 polls has filled minority groups with anger in Thailand. The decision has ostensibly been taken over security concerns.

Myanmar vote ban fills ethnic minorities with anger and despair

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