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The closure of Myanmar’s last independent newspaper marks a new milestone in the country’s political descent
Mar 18, 2021
In areas where war remains a constant threat, elections look increasingly meaningless as long as the 2008 constitution remains in place
Oct 27, 2020
The army-backed party still has a fighting chance in the hometown of Aung Thaung, but the NLD is favoured to win
Oct 19, 2020
After years as a stalwart of ethnic Rakhine political parties, Htoot May has decided to run as an independent in her latest bid for public office
Oct 14, 2020
He no longer has the backing of Myanmar’s ruling party, but with his children by his side, Sein Win feels confident of victory in November
Oct 9, 2020
The Khumi may be in the majority in southern Chin State’s Paletwa township, but that won’t be any guarantee of success as the Khumi National Party takes on the Goliaths of Myanmar’s...
Oct 6, 2020
He enjoyed years of freedom despite being a fugitive. Now, Kyaw Myint is back in the same prison he escaped from 20 years ago
Oct 2, 2020
In at least one case soldiers arrived after the deadline to be eligible to vote but registered anyway, local MP says
Sep 22, 2020
Underfunded and understaffed, the ministers depend on other departments to help them with projects
Sep 16, 2020
‘We don’t set boundaries’ says vice-chair of party that approved Myo Min Htun’s candidacy
Sep 11, 2020
New candidates say the NLD’s poor performance in mining, ethnic affairs and handling the military means more opposition is needed in parliament
Sep 7, 2020
Win Mya Mya survived a massacre and prison while fighting for the NLD, only to miss out on standing as an MP in 2015 because of her religion
Aug 7, 2020
A mother and son hiked for hours through the hills as artillery shells exploded around them, and that was just day one
Jul 16, 2020
