Observers dismiss latest junta plan for Myanmar elections
The military can only enforce a vote in less than half of townships and is mistrusted by the public.
Myanmar junta troops massacre 11 villagers, most too old to flee, residents say
The violence inflicted for years in minority areas comes to the central heartland.
‘Free education’ in Southeast Asia often isn’t free
Additional fees can eat up a family’s daily wages and force some to pull their children out of school.
OPINION: Rohingya women are the grassroots advocates behind genocide arrest warrants
Rohingya women are fighting for recognition and justice for the harm endured at the hands of the Myanmar military.
Myanmar’s junta targets displaced people returning to embattled Rakhine state
The IDPs believe that the Arakan Army will protect them from the military, if they can make it home.
Thailand’s power and fuel cuts hurting ordinary Myanmar residents
But the targeted scam gangs are finding other ways to get fuel to power their operations.
Photos: Colorful harvest festival in Myanmar bustles with visitors
The Shwe Saryan Pagoda Festival in Myanmar's Shwe Saryan village is already busy with visitors.
Chinese envoy discusses election with Myanmar junta chief
Myanmar and China hope the election can help end the civil war but critics say it will be a “sham”.
Myanmar junta chief says election to be held by January 2026
Pro-democracy and ethnic minority insurgents have rejected an election held under military rule.
6 shot dead after confrontation over Myanmar gold mine operation
Residents have protested the mine, which is located in an area that is the primary water source for farmland.
