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 ...

Three international election monitoring groups say any polls held in the current circumstances in Myanmar can only be a sham aimed at prolonging military rule.

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 ...

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

Myanmar's ruling military has extended a state of emergency for another six months, state media reported on Friday, a day ...

Myanmar’s junta now only controls 21% of the country. Even if the regime can be ousted, there are increasing fears the ...

The six-month extension is intended to buy time for the military’s long-promised election, but conditions in the country are ...

Four years after seizing power in a dawn coup that ousted an elected civilian government, Myanmar's embattled ruling generals ...

A BBC World Service study found the junta in full control of only 21% of Myanmar as of mid-November, a patchwork of rebel groups holding 42% and both sides contesting the rest. With the ground ...

Myanmar's embattled junta has banned anyone eligible for military conscription from leaving the country without permission, as it seeks to shore up its forces fighting rebel groups opposed to its ...