Myanmar’s military government claims a record seizure of illicit drugs at production sites

Myanmar's military government has announced its largest-ever seizure of illicit drugs and production equipment.
The Straits Times

Myanmar junta seeks legitimacy in election widely seen as flawed

YANGON – In August 2024, Myanmar’s ruling military junta was losing ground fast. A rebel offensive had swept down from the Chinese border and was threatening Mandalay, the country’s second-largest ...
Sydney Morning Herald

Myanmar’s elections will be neither free nor fair. But could they rattle the deadly status quo?

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. “Sham”, actually, is the word that keeps popping up. Ballot boxes won’t appear nationwide, of course; only places controlled by the ...
The Irrawaddy

Controversial Myanmar Election Wins China’s Vote of Confidence

LASHIO, Myanmar—Myanmar’s military-run elections are being pilloried abroad and shunned at home, but neighbouring China has emerged as an enthusiastic backer of the poll. International monitors have ...