Myanmar’s junta said Wednesday it was seeking to prosecute more than 200 people for “disruption” of upcoming military-run elections ...

THE nation's junta said it is seeking to prosecute over 200 people for "disruption" of the upcoming military-run elections, wielding new legislation rights monitors say aims to crush dissent.

Myanmar, also known as Burma, will hold a phased general election starting later this month. It comes amidst a years long civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. And it is being ...

Myanmar's military government has charged over 200 people with violating the country's strict election law ahead of a general ...

The junta wants to revive the long-suspended hydropower project in Kachin State despite a welter of humanitarian and environmental concerns—as a sop to its main backer China.

Speculation is mounting that junta boss Min Aung Hlaing will take the presidency as retired and serving generals fill key cabinet and parliamentary posts.

Myanmar’s military junta is prosecuting hundreds ahead of tightly controlled elections, deepening concerns over repression, ...