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Myanmar

Bangladesh detains 53 Rohingya militants, issues Myanmar border ‘high alert’

At least two people have been injured since Jan 11, including a 12-year-old girl who suffered a gunshot.
At least two people have been injured since Jan 11, including a 12-year-old girl who suffered a gunshot.

Myanmar’s pro-military party claims Suu Kyi’s seat in junta-run poll

An official from the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP)  said they “won in Kawhmu” – Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s former seat in Yangon region.
An official from the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP)  said they “won in Kawhmu” – Ms Aung San Suu Kyi’s former seat in Yangon region.

Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case to open at UN’s top court

General view of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands January 23, 2020. REUTERS/Eva Plevier/File Photo
General view of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands January 23, 2020. REUTERS/Eva Plevier/File Photo

Myanmar stages second phase of military-run election

People walk past an election banner ahead of a general election in Thingangyun Township, Yangon, Myanmar, on Dec 27, 2025.
People walk past an election banner ahead of a general election in Thingangyun Township, Yangon, Myanmar, on Dec 27, 2025.

Landmines destroy limbs and lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border

Mr Ali Hossain lost his leg to a landmine while collecting firewood.
Mr Ali Hossain lost his leg to a landmine while collecting firewood.

Myanmar pro-military party wins first phase of junta-run election: Official results

The pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) won 89 of 102 Lower House seats.
The pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) won 89 of 102 Lower House seats.

Myanmar junta frees hundreds of prisoners in annual amnesty

Relatives wait for prisoners to be released during an annual amnesty to mark Myanmar's independence day outside Insein prison in Yangon on Jan 4, 2026.
Relatives wait for prisoners to be released during an annual amnesty to mark Myanmar's independence day outside Insein prison in Yangon on Jan 4, 2026.

Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of polls

A polling official assists Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing during voting at Zayarthiri polling station, on the day of the general elections in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, December 28, 2025. Myanmar Military Information Team/Handout via REUTERS
A polling official assists Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing during voting at Zayarthiri polling station, on the day of the general elections in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, December 28, 2025. Myanmar Military Information Team/Handout via REUTERS

ASEAN shouldn’t end up the loser in Myanmar’s election

Myanmar electoral officers count early voting ballots after closing the first phase of the general election at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Dec 28.
Myanmar electoral officers count early voting ballots after closing the first phase of the general election at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Dec 28.

Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election

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

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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.