Amid a ruinous civil war, the military government is holding elections that are widely seen as a sham, as the main opposition remains barred or jailed.
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Myanmar Junta Evades Sanctions and Increases Airstrikes
The military has stepped up a campaign of airstrikes, and killed more civilians, to fend off rebel advances.
In Myanmar, a New Threat for the Rohingya
Allegations against the Arakan Army, a key force in the fight against the junta, threaten to revive old horrors of sectarian atrocities.
Myanmar Rebels Take Key Trading Town, but Counteroffensive Looms
The fall of Myawaddy, on the Thai border, was one of the most significant gains by resistance forces since a 2021 military coup.
More Myanmar Political Prisoners Are Dying in Military Prisons
The country’s military rulers have signaled a new wave of detentions and, rights groups say, conditions for existing prisoners have deteriorated.
In Myanmar, Atrocities Rise as Army Comes Under Pressure
The rebellion against military rule is gaining strength, and analysts say soldiers are responding with increased brutality.
Aung San Suu Kyi Gets 33 Years in Prison in Myanmar
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has faced a series of charges since being detained in a coup in early 2021. Her trials came to an end on Friday, capping months of legal proceedings.
Aung San Suu Kyi Trial in Myanmar Nears End
The prosecution of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has drawn international condemnation. The latest set of corruption charges could put her in prison for the rest of her life.
Shunned by the West, Russia and Myanmar Form a Partnership of Unequals
Myanmar gets resources and ammunition, while Russia gets a customer at a time when it is struggling for revenues. Each can use the other to undermine Western sanctions.
Fighting a Brutal Regime With the Help of a Video Game
Opponents of the coup in Myanmar have flocked to a new online game that lets players shoot virtual soldiers while raising money for the real-life resistance.