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Myanmar Junta

Myanmar junta commutes all death sentences

Myanmar’s military-led government has commuted all death sentences for serving prisoners to life imprisonment in a sweeping move announced on Friday, marking the first such nationwide decision under junta chief Min Aung Hlaing since assuming the presidency earlier this month.

17 Apr 2026-11:30
Myanmar schedules final election round for late January

25 Dec 2025-20:16
Myanmar junta airstrike on school in Arakan kills at least 18

At least 18 civilians, including children, were killed and 20 others injured on Friday when junta forces carried out an airstrike in Rakhine State, western Myanmar, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

12 Sep 2025-13:37
Myanmar to hold first phase of General Election on December 28

Myanmar will hold the first phase of its general election on December 28, state television reported on Monday.

18 Aug 2025-10:41
Myanmar Junta signs $3m lobbying deal to rebuild U.S. ties

Myanmar’s military-led government has signed a $3 million-per-year contract with Washington lobbying firm DCI Group to help repair relations with the United States, according to filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).

08 Aug 2025-09:40
Myanmar forms election commission headed by Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing

Myanmar's military junta has established an 11-member election commission led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the country’s de facto leader, to oversee a long-promised national vote, state broadcaster MRTV reported Thursday.

31 Jul 2025-10:55
Myanmar junta chief announces election by January 2026

Myanmar's ruling military leader announced that the country will hold parliamentary elections by January next year. However, no specific date was set for the vote, which the generals, who took power in 2021, hope will quell widespread opposition to their political control.

08 Mar 2025-17:45
Putin praises Myanmar ties as junta chief visits Moscow

President Vladimir Putin praised Russia's growing relationship with Myanmar on Tuesday, during a visit by the Asian country's junta chief to its key ally.

04 Mar 2025-21:13
Putin and Myanmar's junta chief plan to strengthen military and economic ties

Myanmar's military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, is set to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, as the junta, isolated and sanctioned by the West, turns to a key international ally for support in its ongoing conflict with ethnic armed groups.

04 Mar 2025-13:10
Myanmar rebels take control of key military base in west

Ethnic minority insurgents captured a significant military base in western Myanmar on Friday following months of fighting, according to the insurgent group. This marks the latest major setback for the military junta that seized power in 2021, News.az reports citing foreign media.

20 Dec 2024-20:12