Myanmar, Junta

Myanmar Junta’s Farcical Plans for Elections
Myanmar’s junta leader, Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, announced during a visit to Belarus that the country would hold national elections by January 2026.
What we know about the Myanmar junta's promise of elections
Myanmar's military junta has announced plans for elections in December or January -- scheduling the first poll since it seized power in a bloody 2021 coup that plunged the country into civil war. - Since the 2021 coup the junta has been battling an array of pro-democracy guerillas and fighters from ethnic minorities.
Eight Takeaways From Myanmar Junta Chief’s Meeting With Putin
The two sides reached deals to cooperate on nuclear and space technology, among many others, and the junta boss backed Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Myanmar junta chief announces election for December or January
Myanmar's military government will hold a general election in December 2025 or January 2026, state media said on Saturday, citing the junta chief, who provided the first specific time frame for the long-promised polls in the war-torn nation.
Myanmar’s military leader announces dates for general election
State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 months.
Myanmar's military government says it will hold elections in next year
The head of Myanmar's military government has said the country will hold a national election in December 2025 or January 2026. General Min Aung Hlaing said the elections would be "free and fair" - adding that 53 political parties had already submitted their lists to participate.
Myanmar Junta Boss Says Polls to be Held in December at Earliest
Myanmar’s long-promised general elections will take place in December or January next year at the earliest, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said at a state-level meeting in Minsk, the latest effort by the military government to retain power and earn legitimacy.
Myanmar junta chief says election to be held by January
Myanmar's junta chief said the country would hold an election in December or January, the first in the war-torn nation since the military staged a coup in 2021.
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Myanmar's junta turns to Russia for support in civil war
Myanmar's junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, visited Moscow for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week.
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Myanmar Junta Boss Returns to China’s Embrace After Russia Trip
Min Aung Hlaing hosts Chinese envoy for talks on Beijing’s Shan intervention and support for regime’s planned poll.
The head of Myanmar's military government is in Russia for cooperation talks with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ...
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Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar seeks to expand cooperation with Belarus
Myanmar aims to build multi-sectoral cooperation with Belarus, Chairman of the State Administrative Council, Prime Minister ...
Min Aung Hlaing praises Vladimir Putin and talks up ties between Myanmar and Russia during visit to the Kremlin
Min Aung Hlaing's military uses weapons from Russia in the ongoing civil war against opposition groups across Myanmar.
The head of Myanmar’s military government visits Russia for cooperation talks with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with the head of Myanmar’s military government, who is seeking to cement ...
How Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees feel about Aung San Suu Kyi: ‘She was a rag doll who never had absolute power’
Rohingya Muslims tell of their changing view of Aung San Suu Kyi, seeing her as one of their own – a victim of the military – ...