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Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
June 9, 2026The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.
June 9, 2026Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says - Reuters
Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says Reuters
June 9, 2026Why Myanmar president's India visit is being closely watched
Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.
June 2, 2026Blast in Myanmar village reportedly kills 55 and injures dozens more - Reuters
Blast in Myanmar village reportedly kills 55 and injures dozens more Reuters
May 31, 2026Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
May 31, 2026Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over - Reuters
Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over Reuters
May 28, 2026Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi - Reuters
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi Reuters
May 6, 2026Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend - Reuters
Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend Reuters
May 1, 2026Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
April 30, 2026Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says - Reuters
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says Reuters
April 30, 2026Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships - Reuters
Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships Reuters
April 24, 2026Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president - Reuters
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence, frees former president Reuters
April 17, 2026Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente - Reuters
Myanmar's new president sees challenges ahead, eyes ASEAN detente Reuters
April 10, 2026Myanmar's junta chief set for parliamentary vote on presidential bid - reuters.com
Myanmar's junta chief set for parliamentary vote on presidential bid reuters.com
April 3, 2026Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president
General Min Aung is set to be chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.
April 2, 2026Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens
Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.
March 30, 2026Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated as president
The military leader, who has been sanctioned by Western countries, is now certain to get the job.
March 30, 2026Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency - Reuters
Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency Reuters
March 30, 2026Myanmar's rice farmers scrounge for diesel as Iran conflict dries up supply - Reuters
Myanmar's rice farmers scrounge for diesel as Iran conflict dries up supply Reuters
March 25, 2026Ukraine seeks release of citizens arrested in India over alleged Myanmar drone activity - Reuters
Ukraine seeks release of citizens arrested in India over alleged Myanmar drone activity Reuters
March 18, 2026Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities
Immigration authorities say the Myanmar refugee was dropped at a "warm, safe" location, but New York officials say he was left outside a closed coffee shop.
February 28, 2026