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U.S. sanctions 22 individuals connected to Myanmar military

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against 22 individuals connected to Myanmar's military, including key military members, according to a statement on Friday. The statement added that i

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Myanmar's NLD committee announces abolition of 2008 constitution

The central executive committeeof Myanmar's National League for Democracy (NLD) on Saturday announced the abolition of the country's 2008 constitution.

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U.S. announces trade suspension with Myanmar

The Office of the United States Trade Representative said on Monday that the U.S. has suspended all trade engagement with Myanmar, effective immediately.

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UK announces sanctions on businesses linked to Myanmar military

UK announced on Thursday sanctions on businesses linked to Myanmar military, according to media reports.

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Envoy, acting VP of Myanmar's civilian government charged with treason

Myanmar's military on Tuesday charged the international envoy of Myanmar and the acting vice-president of Myanmar's civilian government with treason for encouraging a civil disobedience campaign, Mya

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Myanmar military extends ceasefire until March 31

The Myanmar military extended the nationwide ceasefire with armed groups until March 31 on Friday, calling for peace talks. The latter had previously refused further political dialogue with the milit

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Myanmar military banned from using Facebook and Instagram platforms

Facebook said it has banned the Myanmar military from using its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram effective immediately.

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Myanmar approves use of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Myanmar has authorized the use of the Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine, Myanmar Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services, Senior GeneralMin Aung Hlaing,said on Thursday.

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Another Suu Kyi aide and other senior figures arrested: report

Another Aung San Suu Kyi aide and other senior figures have been arrested, reported AFP citing Myanmar's National League for Democracy.

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Detained Aung San Suu Kyi receives COVID-19 vaccine

Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday morning, according to local media.Suu Kyi is being detained by the military.

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Myanmar military announces appointment of 11 new ministers

The Myanmar military on Monday announced the appointment of 11 new ministers, including U Wunna Maung Lwin as the country's new foreign minister.

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Myanmar reports first 2 COVID-19 cases

Myanmar has reported their first two coronavirus cases. Authorities say they are imported cases from the U.S. and the UK.