Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar junta hints at extending state of emergency

YANGON, MYANMAR — Myanmar’s junta chief hinted the military may further extend a state of emergency and delay promised elections…

Myanmar junta-backed media slams ‘rotten’ United Nations

YANGON, MYANMAR — Myanmar state media condemned the United Nations as “rotten” on Friday, days after the UN special envoy…

Myanmar junta chief vows continued crackdown, then elections

NAYPYIDAW, MYANMAR — Flanked by tanks and missile launchers, Myanmar’s junta chief Monday vowed no let up in a crackdown…

Myanmar junta sets out tough new rules for political parties

YANGON, MYANMAR — Myanmar’s junta on Friday gave political parties two months to re-register under a strict new electoral law…

Myanmar military holds election talks with ethnic rebels

YANGON, MYANMAR — Myanmar’s junta is holding talks with three ethnic rebel groups on staging elections in areas they control,…