Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar army ruler Min Aung Hlaing promises multi-party elections, ASEAN cooperation

Myanmar`s military ruler Min Aung Hlaing again promised new multi-party elections and said his government is ready to work with any special envoy named by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Aug 01, 2021, 11:49 AM IST

ASEAN urges Myanmar's military chief to cease violence

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations reached a consensus on five points to handle Myanmar's situation. The ASEAN countries are urging Myanmar's military chief to put an end to the violence.

Apr 26, 2021, 18:10 PM IST

Bangladesh says Rohingya influx grinds to a halt

The UN says 429,000 Rohingya have sought refuge in Bangladesh since attacks by Ronhingya militants in Rakhine on August 25 sparked a major Myanmar military crackdown.

 

Sep 23, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

Myanmar Army chief pushes against quick changes to Constitution

Less than a week after a third transition meeting between Myanmar`s commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing and democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the powerful army chief has pushed back against any quick changes to the constitution.

Feb 23, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

Aung San Suu Kyi’s party wins historic Myanmar elections

Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition on Friday won a parliamentary majority from weekend polls that will allow it to elect a president and form a government in a historic shift in power from the Army.

Nov 13, 2015, 13:01 PM IST

Myanmar's President pledges peaceful power shift

Myanmar's President has joined the Army Chief in congratulating Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition after it swept national elections, and promised a smooth transition of power.

Nov 12, 2015, 10:58 AM IST