Fresh fighting in Myanmar's north despite historic poll
Fresh fighting has broken out between the military and rebel groups in Myanmar's north.
Nov 18, 2015, 19:57 PM IST
Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD wins 77.3 percent seats in Myanmar elections
Myanmar's opposition party National League for Democracy has won 880 parliamentary seats out of a total of 1,139 in the elections.
Nov 16, 2015, 09:37 AM IST
Myanmar poll represents important step in democratic reform: US
The US Monday congratulated people of Myanmar on the election, saying the vote represents an important step in the country's democratic reform process despite some structural and systemic flaws.
Nov 10, 2015, 01:50 AM IST
John Kerry congratulates people of Myanmar on historic election
"The US congratulates the people of Burma (Myanmar) on the November 8 election and commends all of the people and institutions in the country who worked together to hold a peaceful and historic poll," he said in a statement Sunday.
Nov 09, 2015, 08:21 AM IST
Myanmar votes today in first free elections in 25 years
Myanmar goes to the polls on Sunday, taking its biggest stride yet in a journey to democracy from dictatorship, but the legacy of military rule means opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi cannot become president even if her party wins a landslide.
Nov 08, 2015, 05:41 AM IST
With excitement and hope, millions vote in Myanmar polls
Myanmar was ruled for five decades by a brutal junta that smothered opponents with violence, jail and political sleight of hand.
Nov 08, 2015, 03:12 AM IST
Myanmar defends rights record, vows credible polls
The world's eyes will turn to Myanmar on Sunday, when the country holds its first election since the military junta ceded power.
Nov 06, 2015, 19:05 PM IST
As election looms, Myanmar trials target dissent
Every Tuesday, the moss-covered redbrick courthouse in Tharrawaddy erupts into activity for a weekly ritual: the mass trial of student protesters.
Sep 15, 2015, 03:44 AM IST
