Pope asks for liberation of Myanmar’s detained ex-leader Suu Kyi
ROME, Sept 24 — Pope Francis has called for the liberation of Myanmar’s detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and offered...
Political parties welcome 2025 polls pledge by Myanmar junta
ANKARA, July 25 — Political parties in Myanmar welcomed the next year general elections pledged by the junta, reported Anadolu Agency. In a joint statement...
Myanmar’s acting president hands over power to junta chief due to ‘severe illness’
ANKARA, July 23 — Myanmar’s acting President Myint Swe has transferred his duties to the junta chief after falling gravely ill, local media reported today....
Myanmar junta reiterates election plan after ex-PM seeks Suu Kyi access
NAYPYIDAW, May 9 — Myanmar’s military chief discussed plans to hold an election in the country with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen in talks this...
Myanmar’s ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
YANGON, April 17 — Myanmar’s detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, a spokesperson...
No bidders present at Myanmar auction for US$90 mln sale of Suu Kyi’s home
NAYPYIDAW, March 20 — No bidders showed up at an auction in Myanmar today for the sale of the home of jailed former leader Aung...
Asean welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
JAKARTA, Sept 6 — Southeast Asia’s Asean bloc on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to Indonesia’s capital for a summit likely to be dominated by worry...
Thailand welcomes Myanmar’s clemency for Suu Kyi
BANGKOK, Aug 2 — Thailand has welcomed the Myanmar junta’s move in granting state clemency to incarcerated leader Aung San Suu Kyi, noting it is...
Myanmar junta pardons Suu Kyi for five offences
NAYPIDAW, August 1 — Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be pardoned for five of the numerous offences for which she was jailed...
Myanmar military may move Suu Kyi to house arrest — Media
NAYPYITAW, July 26 — Myanmar’s military government may move ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest in the capital, Naypyitaw, two...
Thai foreign minister confirms meeting with Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
JAKARTA, July 12 — Thailand’s Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai on Wednesday said he had met with Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the...
Myanmar’s junta pardons over 3,000 prisoners for New Year — Statement
NAYPYIDAW, April 17 — Myanmar’s junta released 3,113 prisoners, including 98 foreigners, to mark the country’s traditional New Year on Monday (April 16), according to...