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The Latest Breaking News from Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar’s military government announces elections for December 28

Electoral commission announces date for first phase of elections widely seen as lacking credibility.

Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2025

Myanmar's acting President Myint Swe dies after a long illness

Myint Swe, who became Myanmar’s acting president under controversial circumstances after the military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi more than four years ago, died on Thursday, the military said

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Myanmar ends state of emergency and junta chief switches roles ahead of December elections

The military imposed emergency rule and created new administrative structures after it ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021.

Euronews · Jul 31, 2025

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US quietly lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general hails Trump as ‘true patriot’

Decision comes after junta leader writes to US president for sanctions and tariffs relief

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Myanmar's military leader appears at event honouring Aung San Suu Kyi's father

The country’s deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was absent from the event for a fifth consecutive year since her arrest in February 2021 following a coup d'état.

Euronews · Jul 19, 2025

Myanmar's military leader puts in rare appearance at event honoring Aung San Suu Kyi's father

The head of Myanmar’s military government made a rare appearance at a ceremony on Saturday honoring General Aung San, an independence hero and father of jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

Shunned Myanmar leader thrilled at US contact after Trump tariff letter

Min Aung Hlaing expresses ‘sincere appreciation’ for letter from US president threatening 40% tariff

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s supporters strive to set world record to honor her 80th birthday

Thousands of supporters of Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi have celebrated her 80th birthday by attempting a world record of birthday greeting videos

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Marks 80th In Junta Jail

Myanmar's deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention on Thursday, serving a raft of sentences set to last the rest of her life.

International Business Times · Jun 19, 2025

Concerns for imprisoned leader heightened by leaked logs

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The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Leaked prison logs offer rare glimpse into Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in Myanmar prison

First details emerge of ousted leader’s life in detention under military rule

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

Leaked footage and prison logs reveal Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in detention

Exclusive: Video and documents give rare glimpse inside daily life of the imprisoned civilian leader as she nears her 80th birthday

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025

Myanmar on 'path to self-destruction' if violence doesn’t end, UN envoy says

A widespread armed struggle against military rule in Myanmar began in February 2021 after generals seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Euronews · Jun 11, 2025

Myanmar military junta fighter jet shot down near Mandalay, rebel group claims

Sagaing region is a stronghold of armed resistance to the ruling military junta, which seized power in February 2021 from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Euronews · Jun 10, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Voices: Why are the British courts handing a propaganda win to the Myanmar junta?

COMMENT: The British legal system is being used to deliver a blow to democracy in Myanmar, writes Christopher Gunness. It’s now up to the attorney general and Labour government to do the right thing

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son aims for world record 80,000 messages to honour her 80th birthday

The pro-democracy Nobel Peace Prize winner has been in prison since a military coup in 2021

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Starmer urged to intervene in ‘never-ending nightmare’ of Aung San Suu Kyi and people of Myanmar

New report details harrowing plight of tens of thousands of political prisoners, including the country’s democratically elected leader, who was overthrown by the military in 2021

Al Jazeera · May 25, 2025

Malaysia wants Myanmar ceasefire extended amid ASEAN ban on coup leaders

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urges ASEAN to support expanding ceasefire beyond the currently affected zone.

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Euronews · May 13, 2025

Funerals held in Myanmar for pupils killed in alleged junta air strike on rural school

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the army's 2021 takeover ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, which led to nationwide peaceful protests that escalated into a durable armed resistance denying the army control of much of the country.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2025

Reporting from behind shifting front lines in Myanmar’s civil war

Journalists with the Shan State-based news outlet Shwe Phee Myay continue to report amid civil war and repression.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Myanmar puts Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s house on auction for fourth time but finds no buyers

The colonial-styled private villa of Suu Kyi is located near Yangon’s scenic Inya lake

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Myanmar auction fails again to attract bidders for the historic home of ousted leader Suu Kyi

A fourth attempt by Myanmar’s authorities to sell by auction the home of imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has failed after there were no bidders for the property, where she famously was held under house arrest for almost 15 years

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Myanmar junta extends fragile ceasefire for earthquake relief amid allegations of escalating violence

Temporary truce between military and rebel groups extended till 30 April

Euronews · Apr 17, 2025

Myanmar junta releases almost 4,900 prisoners in traditional near year amnesty

Myanmar has been under military rule since February 2021, when its army ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Myanmar frees almost 5,000 prisoners in new year’s amnesty but no sign of Aung San Suu Kyi

Thousands released in holiday amnesty as Myanmar reels from civil war and a devastating earthquake

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