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Myanmar election body charges Suu Kyi with electoral fraud

Suu Kyi's supporters as well as independent rights organisations contend that the cases are spurious and meant to discredit Suu Kyi and her party while legitimizing military rule

3 million people across Myanmar in need of humanitarian aid, says UN

It further said that more than 220,000 people have been internally displaced due to armed clashes as well as overall insecurity since 1 February.

Myanmar court sentences US journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in jail

The harsh penalty is the ruling military's latest rebuff of calls from around the world for a peaceful end to Myanmar's political crisis

United Nation says over 3 million in Myanmar need 'life-saving' aid

Griffiths' statement was issued as members of the UN Security Council held a closed-door meeting on Myanmar requested by the United Kingdom.

Adani Ports to exit Myanmar investment by June next year

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Wednesday said it has decided to exit its investment in Myanmar by June next year.

Adani Ports abandons plans to build container terminal in Myanmar

The company is expected to fully exit the investment in the strife-torn south Asian nation between March and June next year

Gag order in Myanmar keeps Aung San Suu Kyi's testimony restricted

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi testified in court for the first time in one of several cases against her, but details of what she said were not available because of a gag order on her lawyers

ASEAN excludes Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing from summit in rare move

Southeast Asian countries will invite a non-political representative from Myanmar, delivering an unprecedented snub to the military leader

Myanmar's Suu Kyi pleads not guilty to breaking virus rules

Suu Kyi and leading members of her government and party remain under arrest.

Afghanistan, Myanmar will not address UN General Assembly: UN official

According to the latest list of speakers for the last day of the high-level General Debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, Afghanistan and Myanmar are not listed as speakers

United States, India call for a swift return of democracy in Myanmar

Taking a firm stand against the coup in Myanmar, the US and India have called for a swift return to democracy in the country, an end to the use of violence and release of all political detainees.

Quad calls for end to violence in Myanmar, de-nuclearization of North Korea

Quad leaders on Friday called for an end to violence in Myanmar, the complete denuclearization of North Korea in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions

Myanmar opposition calls for national uprising against army

The main underground group coordinating resistance to Myanmar's military government issued a sweeping call for a nationwide uprising on Tuesday, raising the prospect of spiraling unrest

Over 8,400 Myanmarese crossed over into India following Feb 1 coup: Govt

A total of 8,486 Myanmarese nationals crossed over into India following the February 1 military coup in Myanmar and 5,796 of them were pushed back, the government said on Monday

Investment in Myanmar port not in violation of US sanctions: Adani Ports

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Tuesday said that the company believes that its investment in a port in Myanmar is not in violation of any sanction guidelines

US urges UN Security Council to press Myanmar to return to democracy

A senior US diplomat urged the UN Security Council on Thursday to press Myanmar's military to stop violence and restore democracy

Myanmar junta escalating media crackdown, alleges human rights group

Myanmar's military junta should stop prosecuting journalists and end its assault on independent media, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday.

Global coronavirus update: Myanmar to reclose schools due to Covid-19

Myanmar will temporarily close all schools of basic education once again, due to the recent detection of highly infectious Covid-19 virus variants in the Asian country

Chinese authorities lock down border town as Myanmar battles outbreak

Chinese authorities locked down a city bordering Myanmar on Wednesday, shutting most businesses and requiring residents to stay at home as a fresh outbreak of Covid-19 expanded

Myanmar security forces kill at least 25 people in raid on town: Report

The state-run Global New Light of Myanmar said "armed terrorists" had ambushed security forces patrolling there