Myanmar

Case accusing Myanmar of genocide against Rohingya to open at ICJ

The outcome will have repercussions beyond Myanmar, likely affecting South Africa’s genocide case at the ICJ against Israel over the war in Gaza.

|ByREUTERS, SHOSHANA BAKER, LARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.
Police officers stand guard at a polling station inside a school ahead of a general election, in Thingangyun Township, Yangon, Myanmar, December 27, 2025.

Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election

The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.

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A POLLING official assists a woman during voting at Kyauktada Township Polling Station No. 1, on the day of general elections in Kyauktada, Myanmar, December 28, 2025.

Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win

The junta that has ruled Myanmar since a military coup toppled the last civilian government says the vote is a chance for a fresh start politically and economically for the impoverished nation.

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A Myanmar military air strike killed more than 30 people at a hospital, an on-site aid worker said on December 11, 2025 as the junta wages a withering offensive ahead of elections beginning this month

At least 30 killed, over 70 wounded in Myanmar junta airstrike on major hospital in Rakhine state

"When I arrived, the hospital was on fire," a witness said, asking not to be named because of security concerns. "I saw many bodies lying around and many injured people."

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Ten Myanmar police officers killed by anti-junta ethnic armies - report

More than 600 people have been killed by the military in the crackdown on protests against the coup.

APRIL 10, 2021ByREUTERS
Protesters cover with makeshift shields during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar

11 dead as Myanmar protesters fight troops with hunting rifles, firebombs

Fighting continued into Thursday morning and at least 11 protesters were killed and about 20 wounded, the media said. There was no word of any casualties among the soldiers.

APRIL 8, 2021ByREUTERS
People flash a three-finger salute as they attend the funeral of victims shot dead during the anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 5, 2021.

Myanmar's military seizes country's London embassy

The ambassador said he was locked out when he spoke to local media, describing the incident as "a kind of coup, in the middle of London.”

APRIL 8, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators protest against the military coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in Yangon, Myanmar, February 6, 2021.

Myanmar protesters urge 'guerrilla strikes' as internet blackout widens

In a transcript of an interview made available late Thursday, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan expressed dismay at the bloodshed.

APRIL 2, 2021ByREUTERS
A burnt village is seen from an aerial view in the Rakhain state in Myanmar, a month after the Myanmar Military committed what the UN refers to as a genocide against the Muslim minority Rohingya people, October, 2017.

Over 100 protesters killed in Myanmar on 'day of shame for armed forces'

In an ominous warning on Friday evening, state television said: "You should learn from the tragedy of earlier ugly deaths that you can be in danger of getting shot to the head and back."

MARCH 27, 2021ByREUTERS
Military personnel participate in a parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021.

Myanmar Junta leader welcomes Russia as 'true friend'

General Than Shwe inspected a military parade on Friday and welcomed the Russian forces there.

MARCH 27, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A soldier is seen on top of an armored vehicle believed to be made by Gaia Automotive Industres as he rolls through the streets of Naypyitaw, Myanmar, February 15, 2021.

Funerals to be held for slain Myanmar activists as violence escalates

Security forces shot dead at least 20 people on Monday in addition to the 74 killed a day earlier, including many in a suburb of Yangon where Chinese-financed factories were reportedly torched.

MARCH 16, 2021ByREUTERS
People flash a three-finger salute as they attend the funeral of victims shot dead during the anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 5, 2021.

Leader of Myanmar shadow civilian gov't vows resistance to junta rule

The CRPH has declared the junta a "terrorist organization."

MARCH 13, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators take part in a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 16, 2021.

Five protesters killed in Myanmar, US and allies vow to restore democracy

Saturday's calls for protests came as the leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan vowed to work together to restore democracy in Myanmar.

MARCH 13, 2021ByREUTERS
People flash three-finger salutes as they attend a funeral of U Khin Maung Latt, 58, a National League for Democracy (NLD)'s ward chairman, in Yangon, Myanmar, March 7, 2021.

Israeli lobbyist will get $2m. to 'explain' Myanmar coup for junta

"It is highly implausible that he could convince the United States of the narrative he’s proposing."

MARCH 10, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators are seen behind makeshift barricades during a protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 4, 2021, in this still image taken from a video.