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Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a press conference following talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2025. Photo: Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Myanmar junta unveils new election details

The military-led government announced this week that polls would be held in phases, starting on December 28, pushing the vote as a salve for a war that has consumed the country since the generals...

A picture shows a general view of a colonial building located at the corner of Pansodan road and Maha Bandula road in Yangon, Myanmar, November 25, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Ann Wang

Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on December 28: state television

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UN investigators reveal systematic torture in Myanmar detention centres

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks as Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Interim Government Muhammad Yunus looks on during a press conference at Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 12, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool

Malaysia, Bangladesh among regional partners sending peace mission to Myanmar

Houses damaged by a junta airstrike in Mogoke are seen on 10 Feb, 2025. Photo: CJ

Myanmar junta air strike on ruby mine hub kills 13

Myanmar's junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, 2021, presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, 27 March, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer

Myanmar junta enacts harsh election law, including death penalty for dissent

Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a press conference following talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2025. Photo: Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Myanmar forms interim government before election but top general still in charge

Residents of Lintalu village in Sagaing township inspect the destruction of a monastery caused by an airstrike on July 12. Photo: @IrrawaddyNews X account

More than 20 civilians killed in Myanmar air strike on monastery: witnesses

Malaysia's Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamad Hasan takes part in a press briefing during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2025. Photo: MANDEL NGAN/Pool via REUTERS

ASEAN agrees Myanmar election is not a priority: Malaysia

Rohingya refugees wait at the World Food Programme(WFP) distribution center to purchase grocery items, at the refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, March 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain/File Photo

Support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh risks collapse: UN refugee agency

A soldier from the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) puts on his shoes as he and his comrade cross a stream towards the front line in Laiza, Kachin state, January 29, 2013. Photo: REUTERS/David Johnson/File photo

China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory

Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar

Bangladesh recalls ambassador from Myanmar

Rare-earth mining has exploded in Myanmar's Kachin region, making it the world's largest source of supply. Photo: DW

The dirty secrets behind Myanmar's rare-earths boom