News About Myanmar

Myanmar soldiers walk along a street during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, on Feb 28, 2021. (File photo: Reuters) NAY PYI TAW — Female prisoners in ‌Myanmar are subjected to widespread torture, sexual violence and life-threatening medical neglect, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, underlining the chronic ill-treatment of thousands of detainees in the war-torn nation. Since the military seized power in a February 2021 coup, a protracted civil war h

Self-installed President Min Aung Hlaing told TIME magazine that whether Myanmar’s detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi deserves to be freed ‘depends on her.’ Myanmar regime chief Min Aung Hlaing said he has been “extremely lenient” toward detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whom he has detained since ousting her from power over five years ago, and that whether she receives an amnesty “depends on her.” He made the remarks in an exclusive interview with US magazine

Prices of basic commodities like rice, cooking oil and eggs have risen three- to eightfold over the five years since the coup due to chronic mismanagement by the centralized military regime. Trying to reduce foreign currency spending, the cash-strapped regime’s severe restrictions on the import of essential goods including medicines is one of the main reasons for shortages and soaring prices. Taking as the measure Myanmar’s national breakfast dish Mohinga—fish soup with rice

Date – 23 September 2026 Since the 1 February 2021 coup, a total of (8,420) people, including pro-democracy activists and civilians, have been killed by the junta and pro-military groups during the Spring Revolution. A total of (31,965) people have been arrested by the junta for opposing their arbitrary seizure of power. Of those arrested, (14,840) are confirmed to still be in detention, while (7,857) remain to be verified. These are the numbers reported by the Assistance Ass

Protesters carry the National League for Democracy party flag during a rally to support Myanmar’s Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Sept. 19. (Credit: DVB) The ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) party has issued an open letter to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) urging member states to maintain Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun as Myanmar’s Permanent Representative to the UN. The statement comes as the U

Weapons and ammunition captured by the Arakan Army during clashes in Thaphanyaung, Mindon Township. Photo: AA Info Desk DMG Newsroom 23 September 2026, Mindon, Magway Region The Arakan Army intercepted and repelled a junta offensive advancing from the Thaphanyaung area in Mindon Township, Magway Region, toward the Maei mountain pass route leading into Arakan State, forcing junta troops to retreat. In recent days, intense clashes have raged between the military regime and the