It is unclear whether that full number will be released as many may have additional convictions. Read more at ...

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Myanmar on a goodwill visit, becoming only the second foreign leader ...

U Kyi Toe, ex-chief of the NLD’s Information Committee, pledged ‘to be strong to work together’ with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains jailed in Naypyitaw.

The Southeast Asian regional bloc will find it difficult to re-engage with Myanmar even after its upcoming election, the Thai ...

Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens ...

A key aide to Myanmar's deposed democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi was among hundreds of political prisoners freed by the ...

Sihasak Phuangketkeow called for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s release and warned that the junta’s election cannot be considered legitimate.

State media in Myanmar say the country's military rulers have granted amnesty to over 3,000 prisoners locked up for opposing ...

Myanmar’s ruling junta has dropped outstanding charges against 5,580 people and pardoned or reduced sentencing for a further ...

Myanmar's junta will pardon or drop charges against a total of 8,665 people, state media reported on Thursday, allowing them ...

As in Hong Kong, Myanmar’s junta has criminalized criticism of the election through a new law enacted in July. Those who ...