Burma

Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war? - explainer

Myanmar’s junta-led election is widely viewed as a bid to legitimize military power amid civil war, low turnout, and the exclusion of opposition parties.

Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup, presides at an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021; illustrative.
Election Commission officials count ballots at a polling station during Myanmar's general election in Yangon, Myanmar, December 28, 2025; illustrative.

Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win

 Rohingya refugees stand on a capsized boat as a rescuer throws a rope to rescue them in the waters of West Aceh, Indonesia, March 21, 2024.

Over 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat capsizes off Indonesia's Aceh

 Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends the IX Moscow conference on international security in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2021.

Myanmar military defends deadly airstrike after accusations of war crime


Will the world remain silent on massacres and ethnic cleansing in Myanmar?

Conflict in Rakhine state in Myanmar between Rohingya Muslims, state authorities and Buddhists, have taken place frequently over the last years.

Rohingya refugees walk on the muddy path after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh, September 3, 2017.

Congressional bill named for Elie Wiesel aims to stop genocides

The Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 introduced Thursday serves to improve US efforts to prevent major casualties overseas.

Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel

Moses Samuels, leader of Burma’s minuscule Jewish community, dies at 65

Son of longtime head of Southeast Asian nation's Jewish population to take place of father at synagogue in Yangon.

Moses Samuels

Gauging US-Burma relations in 2012

The longevity and durability of bilateral relations between the two nations will be contingent upon how democratic transition progresses inside Burma.

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Burmese mirage for Obama?

Celebrating the move from military rule to civilian rule may be premature.

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Commentary on the Commentary: Dropcap politics

The history of the ‘drop cap,’ the large letter at the beginning of a news story sheds light on our political differences.

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Burma should seize the opportunity

As Burma begins to experience a fledgling democracy, the international community should continue to extend support and provide necessary assistance.

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Aung San Suu Kyi should not avoid minority problems

The latest US government’s decision to lift economic sanctions should be a new impetus for both the Thein Sein government and Suu Kyi-led opposition to address ethnic conflict and human-rights violations in minority territories.

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US-Burma relations: From isolation to engagement

After years of isolation and sanctions, US-Burma relations have seen improvements in recent months.

Buddhist devotees

Burmese politics post-NLD’s electoral victory

In recent years, the Burmese government’s political objective has been to convince the international community to believe in its seven-step road map toward democracy,

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