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 ISTASEAN 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 ISTBangladesh 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 ISTAung 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 ISTMyanmar'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