Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Junta

Myanmar junta says was no bargaining with other countries before freeing foreigners

Myanmar's ruling military on Friday said it did not engage in political bargaining with other countries before releasing four foreign prisoners among nearly 6,000 in an amnesty this week.

Reuters · Nov 18, 2022

Mali's draft constitution marks major shift towards presidential regime

Mali's proposed new constitution will shift the balance of executive power from the parliament towards the president. Junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita received a draft of the proposed constitution this week. The document, which is a key part of the military's bid to retain power until 2024, has not been…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2022

Burkina Faso hit by fresh uncertainty after second coup in eight months

Burkina Faso awoke to fresh chaos Saturday with the country facing its second coup in a year. Junta leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was toppled by junior officers led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, who accused Damiba of failing to address the numerous jihadist attacks on the impoverished and restive West African…

France 24 · Oct 1, 2022

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi could return home after verdicts, junta chief says

Myanmar's junta chief said on Friday he would consider allowing deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest from prison but only after verdicts in a litany of cases against her have been reached.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

Russia FM arrives in Myanmar for talks with junta

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday for talks with junta leaders, stopping off on his way to a regional meeting that has snubbed the military over its refusal to halt its bloody crackdown on dissent.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3, 2022

Myanmar: death penalty the latest tactic for military junta's murderous regime

Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s death penalty moratorium has been a myth. The junta has routinely targeted civilians for extra-judicial killing, including using army snipers to callously pick off peaceful protesters. There have been killings of prisoners too, with many of the dead reportedly exhibiting signs of torture on their…

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2022

Myanmar junta says executions were 'justice for the people'

Myanmar's ruling military on Tuesday defended its execution of four activists, which it said was lawful and carried out in the name of justice for the people.

Reuters · Jul 26, 2022

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Myanmar junta shifts Suu Kyi trial to prison venue

Myanmar's military rulers have without explanation ordered all legal proceedings against deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved from a courtroom to a prison, a source familiar with her cases said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Myanmar junta likely using air strikes as 'collective punishment': Amnesty

Myanmar's military has likely used air strikes and artillery barrages as "collective punishment" against civilians opposing its coup, Amnesty International said Wednesday, accusing the junta of war crimes.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2022

Myanmar Junta Hits Opposition Forces With Communications Blackouts

Myanmar’s junta has been cracking down on opposition forces by cutting off mobile internet service and telephone lines in strongholds of local armed groups.

The News Lens · Apr 29, 2022

Myanmar junta chief vows no talks with opposition "terrorists"

Myanmar's junta chief on Sunday said the military would not negotiate with "terrorist" opposition forces, vowing to annihilate them during a speech on Armed Forces Day, as opponents of last year's coup vowed they would fight on.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2022

Myanmar 'special command' authorised lethal attacks on civilians - report

Myanmar's junta chief created a special command a day after last year's coup that was solely responsible for deployment and operations of troops in urban areas, and authorised lethal attacks on unarmed civilians, human rights investigators said.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022

Burkina Faso's junta declares a 36-month transition

The head of Burkina Faso’s junta, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, signed a charter on Tuesday, putting in place a three-year transition period before the country holds elections. The text was signed a little over a month after he led a coup to overthrow the country's elected leader.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2022

Puerto Rico has a plan to recover from bankruptcy — but the deal won't ease people's daily struggles

Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy problem is complicated — but the various ways the crisis hurts most Puerto Ricans is unmistakable.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2022

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2022

Cambodian prime minister admits 'mistake', says Australian economist Sean Turnell still detained in Myanmar

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen had taken credit for helping to free detained Australian Sean Turnell in Myanmar, only to later admit his mistake after the junta denied releasing the economist.

Bangkok Post · Jan 20, 2022

Myanmar anti-coup fighters claim attack in state capital

Anti-coup fighters attacked a government office in eastern Myanmar with rockets and grenades on Wednesday, killing over a dozen junta troops according to the rebels and local media.

1 2 3

Coverage From

People

Roch Marc Christian Kabore

40 stories

Phyo Zeya Thaw

26 stories

PaulHenri Sandaogo Damiba

25 stories

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba

10 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Amnesty International

National Unity Government

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.