The voting for Parliament is almost sure to favor the ruling military junta, which is stage-managing the polls. Still, some ...

With all serious opposition politicians in jail or exile, a widespread boycott, and the process heavily rigged in the junta’s favor, the USDP ratchets up a widely expected win.

Nearly five years after it seized power, Myanmar's military is moving ahead with a multi-phase general election starting on ...

Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of ...

Dec 27 (Reuters) - Campaigning ahead of Myanmar's general election that begins on Sunday has been shorn of the energy of ...

In 2023, Myanmar became China's largest external supplier of heavy rare earths. These elements, such as dysprosium and terbium, are key components in electric vehicles, defense systems, and advanced ...

Myanmar’s military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country’s civil war. The head of ...

The military-ruled Myanmar (earlier known as Burma and Brahmadesh) staged the first phase of the general election on 28 December 2025 amid a civil ...

From Chinese meddling to staged scam-center crackdowns and a sham election, The Irrawaddy looks back at the key events and figures in another difficult year for Myanmar.

The junta’s polls, which will be held in three phases starting on December 28, are intended to strengthen military rule by ...

On December 29, elections will begin in Myanmar – the Burmese call them sham elections —which will be held until January 11, 2026, with a subsequent ...

The inclusion of the Rohingya is necessary if the United League of Arakan is to gain international legitimacy.