Tag: Aung San Suu Kyi
Campaigning begins in Myanmar’s junta-run election
Parties approved to participate in Myanmar's junta-organised elections are set to start campaigning Tuesday, two months ahead of…
Myanmar military drops bombs from paragliders on protest killing 24
Oct. 8 (UPI) -- At least 24 protesters in Myanmar were killed and 47 injured after they were…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi health worsening in military custody, son says
(Reuters) -Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is suffering from worsening heart problems and needs urgent…
Myanmar junta sets December 28 poll date despite raging civil war
Myanmar's junta said Monday that long-promised elections will start on December 28, despite a raging civil war that…
Myanmar’s election commission sets Dec. 28 to hold long-awaited new elections
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission announced Monday that elections will begin Dec. 28, setting a date…
Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on December 28, state television reports
(Reuters) -Myanmar will hold the initial phase of its general election on December 28, state television said on…
Myanmar military chief calls for heightened security ahead of election
(Reuters) -Myanmar's military chief has called for increased security for political party members and candidates as a newly…
UN-backed investigators allege torture and sex crimes in Myanmar detention facilities
GENEVA (AP) — A U.N.-backed investigator says his team has turned up significant evidence of “systemic torture” in…
Myanmar signs deal with Washington lobbyists to rebuild US relations
By David BrunnstromWASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Washington lobbying firm has signed an agreement worth $3 million a year with…