Myanmar

Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war? - explainer

Myanmar’s junta-led election is widely viewed as a bid to legitimize military power amid civil war, low turnout, and the exclusion of opposition parties.

JANUARY 25, 2026|ByREUTERS

Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup, presides at an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021; illustrative.

Election Commission officials count ballots at a polling station during Myanmar's general election in Yangon, Myanmar, December 28, 2025; illustrative.

Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win

Myanmar opened polling stations for the final phase of a junta-led election, with low turnout, ongoing fighting, and a military-backed party poised to consolidate power.

JANUARY 25, 2026|ByREUTERS

Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

Case accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya to open at ICJ

The outcome will have repercussions beyond Myanmar, likely affecting South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ against Israel over the war in Gaza.

JANUARY 12, 2026|ByREUTERS, SHOSHANA BAKER, LARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF

Police officers stand guard at a polling station inside a school ahead of a general election, in Thingangyun Township, Yangon, Myanmar, December 27, 2025.

Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election

The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.

JANUARY 4, 2026|ByREUTERS

Myanmar police break up protests again after bloodiest day since coup

"We will fight the junta in any way we can. Our ultimate goal is to remove the junta system from the roots."

MARCH 4, 2021ByREUTERS

Protesters cover with makeshift shields during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar

Israeli drones, European hacking software used in Myanmar coup - NYT

Jerusalem was supposed to end all military exports to Myanmar, after allegations emerged that weaponry was being sold to the army.

MARCH 2, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE

A soldier is seen on top of an armored vehicle believed to be made by Gaia Automotive Industres as he rolls through the streets of Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021.

'How many dead bodies?' asked Myanmar protester killed on bloodiest day

The United Nations Human Rights Office said at least 18 people had been killed and 30 wounded on Sunday, bringing the total number of protesters killed since the coup to at least 21.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021ByREUTERS

Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.

Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

At least three protesters and one policeman have been killed in violence at rallies.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021ByREUTERS

Facebook takes down main page of Myanmar military

Facebook in recent years has engaged with civil rights activists and democratic political parties in Myanmar and pushed back against the military after coming under heavy international criticism.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021ByREUTERS