What to Know About Myanmar’s ‘So-Called Election’

Myanmar’s military junta has billed the election as a return to democracy. International observers, however, have widely ...
KPVI

Myanmar general looms over poll seen as cementing junta's power

Myanmar's top general Min Aung Hlaing was months from retirement five years ago when he made an about-face, deposed the ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Critics call Myanmar's first elections since military coup a sham as civil war rages on

The second phase of elections is underway in Myanmar this weekend. It’s the first election since the ruling military regime seized power five years ago, but with major opposition parties barred from ...

ASEAN chair Philippines hopes to widen talks with anti-junta forces in Myanmar

Current ASEAN chair the Philippines said it looked forward to further talks with opponents of Myanmar's ruling junta, and ...
KPVI

Split decision: war divides Myanmar constituency

Fighters from Myanmar's rebel Kayan National Army stood guard Sunday on a hilltop overlooking a displaced people's camp in Pekon -- as voters went to the polls in junta-controlled parts ...

Pacts, patronage and fear: how Myanmar's junta chief holds on to power

BANGKOK, Jan 13 (Reuters) - His name is not on the ballot, and his photographs don't appear on campaign posters. But one man ...