The law dates back to 1959, when it was created by General Ne Win, and was amended in November 2010 by then-dictator Than Shwe. It was, however, never enforced under Ne Win, Than Shwe, Thein Sein’s ...

Also this week, the junta boss urged parties to prepare for ‘impossible poll’, and quelled China’s anger while shielding ...

They called on Japan and other countries to provide more support, especially for vulnerable people such as women and children.

Singapore-listed petroleum explorer Interra Resources said late on Thursday a production-sharing contract between its subsidiary and an entity controlled by the Myanmar government was extended years ...

KACHIN, Myanmar - The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has taken another junta stronghold in Bhamo, a district-level town in Kachin State where the armed group has been fighting for ...

Thailand cut electricity supplies on Wednesday to several areas in neighboring Myanmar that are home to sites at the center ...

The power cut at 9 a.m. local time affects Myanmar’s Payathonzu in Mon state, Ban Muang Daeng and the Thai-Myanmar Friendship ...

Myanmar's junta failed in an attempt to auction Aung San Suu Kyi's lakeside mansion on Wednesday, with no bids submitted for ...

Myanmar's junta failed in its attempt to auction Aung San Suu Kyi's lakeside mansion on Wednesday, with no bids submitted for ...

"We strongly urge the [Burmese] military regime to cease violence, including harming civilians and civilian infrastructure, ...

Myanmar's embattled junta has banned anyone eligible for military conscription from leaving the country without permission, ...