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Min Aung Hlaing

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son urges Myanmar govt to provide ‘proof of life’

A handout photo from the Myanmar Military Information Team released on April 30 showing Ms Aung San Suu Kyi at an undisclosed location.
A handout photo from the Myanmar Military Information Team released on April 30 showing Ms Aung San Suu Kyi at an undisclosed location.

Thai foreign minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said he was pushing to restore engagement with Myanmar’s leadership.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said he was pushing to restore engagement with Myanmar’s leadership.

Order for transfer to house arrest sparks little hope of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi reclaiming limelight

While Aung San Suu Kyi's shift to private detention appeared to be a rare concession by the authorities, supporters fear that any contact with the public would be severely restricted.
While Aung San Suu Kyi's shift to private detention appeared to be a rare concession by the authorities, supporters fear that any contact with the public would be severely restricted.

Legal team plans to meet Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at a school in Kawhmu, Yangon, Myanmar, July 18, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at a school in Kawhmu, Yangon, Myanmar, July 18, 2019. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, state media says

FILE PHOTO: A person holds a picture of leader Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar citizens protest against the military coup in front of the UN office in Bangkok, Thailand February 22, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A person holds a picture of leader Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar citizens protest against the military coup in front of the UN office in Bangkok, Thailand February 22, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/File Photo

Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says

FILE PHOTO: A Myanmar protester living in Japan holds a placard of Myanmar's detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, during a rally denouncing an upcoming election led by the military junta, outside Myanmar's embassy in Tokyo, Japan, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Myanmar protester living in Japan holds a placard of Myanmar's detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, during a rally denouncing an upcoming election led by the military junta, outside Myanmar's embassy in Tokyo, Japan, December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Myanmar rolls out mass prison sentence cut, trimming ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention

A National League for Democracy source said former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi "will also get one-sixth reduction of her remaining sentences".
A National League for Democracy source said former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi "will also get one-sixth reduction of her remaining sentences".

EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year

The EU extended its sanctions against Myanmar until at least May 2027.
The EU extended its sanctions against Myanmar until at least May 2027.

ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi attends the royal banquet of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Nurul Iman Palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Ahim Rani
Myanmar leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi attends the royal banquet of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Nurul Iman Palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Ahim Rani

Myanmar’s military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool
Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.