Myanmar army
In Myanmar’s hinterland, army uproots ethnic Karen villagers
World
March 22, 2021
In Myanmar’s hinterland, army uproots ethnic Karen villagers
BANGKOK (AP) — In the jungles of southeast Myanmar, the army was shooting and otherwise oppressing civilians long before last…
Azhar sends aid convoy to Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh
Egypt
November 19, 2017
Azhar sends aid convoy to Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh
A relief mission from al-Azhar, the top Sunni religious authority in the Islamic world, has begun packaging relief aid to be…
China eyes closer military ties with Myanmar
World
September 10, 2016
China eyes closer military ties with Myanmar
China's military wants to strengthen ties with neighboring Myanmar by having more exchanges and greater cooperation, a top officer told…
Myanmar army reasserts its key political role ahead of transition
World
March 27, 2016
Myanmar army reasserts its key political role ahead of transition
Myanmar's armed forces commander-in-chief stressed on Sunday the need for the military to remain a political force just days before…
Myanmar president supports changing army-drafted constitution
World
January 2, 2014
Myanmar president supports changing army-drafted constitution
Myanmar's president gave his backing on Thursday for amending a military drafted constitution and indicated support for changes that would…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi reported winning historic vote
World
April 2, 2012
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi reported winning historic vote
YANGON, Myanmar — She struggled for a free Myanmar for a quarter-century, much of it spent locked away under house…
Rights group accuses Myanmar army of rape, torture
World
March 20, 2012
Rights group accuses Myanmar army of rape, torture
Myanmar troops have committed serious rights abuses against civilians in an offensive against ethnic rebels that has forced tens of…