Aang San Suu Kyi

Election commission to dissolve Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy Party

In the matter of alleged fraud in the November election, Myanmar`s junta-appointed election commission will dissolve Aung San Suu Kyi`s National League for Democracy Party.

May 21, 2021, 13:30 PM IST

Myanmar military defends seizure of power, promises new election as Suu Kyi faces additional charge

The military has not given a date for a new election but has imposed a state of emergency for one year. Zaw Min Tun said the military would not hold power for long. Brigadier General Zaw Min Tun, the spokesperson for the ruling council, said the military would not hold power for long.

Feb 17, 2021, 07:19 AM IST

Myanmar's military junta shuts down internet as thousands protest coup

Myanmar’s junta shut down the internet in the country on Saturday (February 6) as thousands of people took to the streets of Yangon city to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 

Feb 06, 2021, 13:23 PM IST

Myanmar's general election to go ahead as per schedule

Myanmar's 2015 general election will be held as scheduled on November 8, the country's Union Election Commission said on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2015, 14:14 PM IST