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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Myanmar protesters able to leave Yangon district after being trapped

Thousands of people defied a night time curfew to take to the streets of Myanmar's main city in support of the youths in the Sanchaung district.

MARCH 9, 2021ByREUTERS
A woman shows a three-finger salute during a protest against the military coup in Naypyitaw

Infamous Israeli businessman hired to lobby in favor of Myanmar junta

Since rising to early infamy after trying to sell 3 transport US transport helicopters to Iran, Ben-Menashe moved to Canada to start his own lobbying firm, representing many controversial clients.

MARCH 7, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
Protesters take cover as they clash with riot police officers during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, February 28, 2021.

Myanmar protesters string up women's clothes for protection

Traditionally, walking beneath items used to cover women's private parts is not only bad luck, but emasculating for men in Myanmar.

MARCH 6, 2021ByREUTERS
Traditional clothes hang on a rope as protesters holding shields stand in line in the background during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar March 6, 2021 in this still image obtained by Reuters from a video.

Clashes with protesters continue as UN envoy calls for action in Myanmar

"How much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with?" Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener told a closed meeting of the 15-member UN Security Council.

MARCH 6, 2021ByREUTERS
People flash a three-finger salute in front of a casket with a body of a victim who was shot dead during the anti-coup protest, in a cemetery at the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, March 5, 2021.

Diplomat at Myanmar Embassy in TLV resigns following Junta's crackdown

Kaung Htet noted that he has decided to join the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) "and stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar."

MARCH 5, 2021ByTOBIAS SIEGAL
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 soldiers on TikTok: 'I will shoot whoever I see'

A spokesman for the army and junta did not respond to a request for comment.

MARCH 5, 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.

Electricity out in Myanmar, soldiers threaten protesters: 'I will shoot'

One video shows a man in army fatigues aiming an assault rifle at the camera and addressing protesters: "I will shoot in your f***ing faces... and I'm using real bullets."

MARCH 5, 2021ByREUTERS
Demonstrators are seen behind makeshift barricades during a protest in Yangon, Myanmar, March 4, 2021, in this still image taken from a video.

Myanmar diplomatic revolt against junta widens after violent crackdown

"The stone age is over, we're not scared because you threaten us."

MARCH 5, 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 police break up protests again after bloodiest day since coup

"We will fight the junta in any way we can. Our ultimate goal is to remove the junta system from the roots."

MARCH 4, 2021ByREUTERS
Protesters cover with makeshift shields during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar

Israeli drones, European hacking software used in Myanmar coup - NYT

Jerusalem was supposed to end all military exports to Myanmar, after allegations emerged that weaponry was being sold to the army.

MARCH 2, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE
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.