Myanmar's First Election Under Military Rule Held
Voters in Myanmar cast ballots in the first phase of a general election on Sunday 28 December 2025, a poll critics decry as a facade to legitimise military control. Explore the unfolding situation.
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Clarkson Reveals Myanmar Gunfire Drama at Top Gear Dinner
Jeremy Clarkson details the tense 2014 Myanmar dinner with Top Gear co-stars that ended in gunfire. He also campaigns for UK farmers' rights amid tax changes. Read the full story.
Myanmar holds elections under military junta control
Myanmar's military junta holds tightly controlled elections, banning Aung San Suu Kyi. Observers decry the vote as a sham to cement power. Read the full analysis.
How China's Support Bolsters Myanmar's Junta Ahead of Vote
As Myanmar's military pushes ahead with a widely condemned election, analysis reveals Beijing's shifting support has been decisive in tilting the conflict's momentum. Discover the complex dynamics.
UK calls for Suu Kyi release amid Myanmar sham elections
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urges Myanmar's junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi, detained for 27 years, as UN condemns violent, unfree elections. Read the UK's full response.
Myanmar Votes in Sham Election Under Atmosphere of Fear
Myanmar's first election in five years, tightly controlled by the military junta, sees citizens forced to vote under coercion, with no hope for change. Read the full report.
Myanmar Preps Polling Machines for Controversial Election
Officials in Myanmar test voting machines ahead of a three-phase general election, the first in five years. Critics dismiss the vote as neither free nor fair amidst an ongoing civil war. Read the full report.
May 2026 Vote Could Decide Starmer's Future, Expert Warns
A polling expert warns Labour faces heavy losses in May 2026 elections, potentially deciding Keir Starmer's future. Badenoch's position may be shored up by London gains.
Myanmar holds first election in 5 years under military rule
Myanmar holds its first general election in five years this Sunday, a process critics decry as a sham to legitimise military rule. Read the full analysis of the controversial polls.
Myanmar Junta Holds Election Amid Intensified Conflict
Myanmar's military rulers hold a widely criticised election on 28 December, excluding a third of the country. Analysts say the vote is designed to legitimise the junta's grip on power, not restore democracy.
Myanmar's Junta Holds Widely Condemned Election
Myanmar's military junta begins a heavily restricted national election, denounced as a sham by critics and global bodies. Voting starts 28 Dec amid civil war and repression.
Millions face potential local election delays until 2027
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
Myanmar military charges 200+ ahead of election
Myanmar's military government has charged over 200 people with violating strict election laws ahead of a controversial general election. Critics say the vote is designed to legitimise military rule.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi 'could be dead', son fears
The son of jailed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi fears she 'could be dead already' after a two-year information blackout. Read his urgent campaign for her release.
Suu Kyi's son fears for her life after years of isolation
Myanmar's jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen for two years, her son reveals, raising grave fears for her health as the military junta plans elections.
Myanmar conflict drives record opium poppy cultivation
Intensifying civil war in Myanmar has led to a record expansion of opium poppy farming, with devastating humanitarian and global consequences. Read the full UN report analysis.
Inside Southeast Asia's $70bn Scam State Industry
KK Park, a notorious Myanmar scam centre, was raided and demolished, but its operators vanished. Experts warn of a new era of 'scam states' where cybercrime reshapes economies and corrupts governments. Read the investigation.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border Since 2021
Exclusive satellite analysis shows a surge in scam compounds in Myanmar, part of a global fraud industry linked to human trafficking. Discover the UN's alarming findings.
Belarus leader in rare Myanmar visit backing junta
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrives in Myanmar on a goodwill visit, signalling support for the military government ahead of a controversial election. Discover the implications of this alliance.
US Ends Myanmar Protected Status, Deportation Fears
The Biden administration terminates Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar, affecting thousands and raising deportation fears. Learn about the implications.
Myanmar military releases political prisoners pre-election
Myanmar's military junta frees over 3,000 political prisoners in a mass amnesty ahead of December elections. Critics dismiss the move as a political gesture in an unfree process.
Myanmar Junta Applauds US End to Protected Status
Myanmar's military regime welcomes Washington's decision to halt temporary protected status for 4,000 citizens, while human rights monitors warn of ongoing violence and forced conscription.
US Ends Myanmar Deportation Protection as War Rages
Rights groups condemn the Trump administration for revoking protected status for Myanmar citizens, a move they say will send people back to danger. Read the full analysis.
US Ends Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar
The Trump administration cancels temporary asylum for Myanmar nationals, affecting 10,000 people. Learn about the policy shift and its human rights implications.
Myanmar Army Crackdown on Scam Centres Broadcast
Myanmar's military government broadcasts its crackdown on notorious online scam centres, showing bulldozed buildings and over 1,000 detained foreigners. Discover the full story.
Myanmar raids second major online scam centre
Myanmar's military government has extended its crackdown on online scam centres, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones. Discover the latest developments.
India evacuates citizens from Myanmar conflict
Indian authorities have successfully evacuated over 400 citizens from violence-torn Myanmar amid escalating civil conflict, with rescue operations continuing as fighting intensifies near the Indian border.
Democrats Secure Election Wins Amid Cautious Optimism
Democratic candidates notch significant wins in Virginia and beyond, though strategists warn against overconfidence as complex voter sentiments emerge.
Morocco busts trafficking ring to Myanmar scam centres
Moroccan authorities dismantle sophisticated trafficking network exploiting economic migrants with fake job offers, forcing them into cyber-scam operations in Southeast Asia.
Thailand deports Myanmar asylum seekers despite UN warnings
The United Nations issues urgent condemnation as Thailand forcibly returns hundreds of Myanmar asylum seekers back to military regime territory, raising grave human rights concerns.
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