![Zelenskiy says elections could happen under fire if West helps Zelenskiy says elections could happen under fire if West helps](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672112024_Zelenskiy.jpg)
Zelenskiy says elections could happen under fire if West helps
Elections cannot currently be held in Ukraine under martial law, which must be extended every 90 days and is next due to expire on Nov. 15.
Mon Aug 28 2023
![Exodus to jungles, villages as Myanmar troops retake town Exodus to jungles, villages as Myanmar troops retake town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621303753_MYANMAR.jpg)
Exodus to jungles, villages as Myanmar troops retake town
Thousands of residents of a hill town in northwest Myanmar were hiding in jungles, villages and valleys.
Tue May 18 2021
![Military tightens grip on Myanmar, death toll among anti-coup protesters rises Military tightens grip on Myanmar, death toll among anti-coup protesters rises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615842954_Mandalay.jpg)
Military tightens grip on Myanmar, death toll among anti-coup protesters rises
The military junta imposed martial law in parts of the main city Yangon, giving commanders wide powers to stamp out dissent.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615789185_MYANMAR.jpg)
Martial law in parts of Myanmar's main city after deadliest day since coup
The attacks on businesses from China provoked its strongest comments yet on the turmoil gripping its Southeast Asian neighbour.
Mon Mar 15 2021
![Thousands of Armenians demand prime minister quit over ceasefire Thousands of Armenians demand prime minister quit over ceasefire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605094803_Armenia.jpg)
Thousands of Armenians demand prime minister quit over ceasefire
Several thousand people defied a martial law ban on street rallies to protest in the capital Yerevan.
Wed Nov 11 2020
![Duterte threatens martial law-like enforcement Duterte threatens martial law-like enforcement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61587092958_duterte.jpg)
Duterte threatens martial law-like enforcement
The Philippines has reported 5,660 infections, the most in Southeast Asia, including 362 deaths from COVID-19.
Fri Apr 17 2020
![Duterte apologises to displaced families from Marawi for declaring martial law Duterte apologises to displaced families from Marawi for declaring martial law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41493481864_Rodrigo.jpg)
Duterte apologises to displaced families from Marawi for declaring martial law
Philippine President Rodrigo said he had no choice but to impose martial law as the Islamic militants were already destroying the city.
Wed Jun 21 2017
![Philippines deploys top commandoes, attack helicopters to retake city from Islamist rebels Philippines deploys top commandoes, attack helicopters to retake city from Islamist rebels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61495724762_Marawi.jpg)
Philippines deploys top commandoes, attack helicopters to retake city from Islamist rebels
Ground troops hid behind walls and armoured vehicles and exchanged volleys of gunfire with Maute group fighters, firing into elevated positions occupied by militants who have held Marawi City.
Thu May 25 2017
![Duterte warns terrorists - 'I'll be harsh' Duterte warns terrorists - 'I'll be harsh'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41493545149_PhilippinePresident.jpg)
Duterte warns terrorists - 'I'll be harsh'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he will deal harshly with terrorism and that martial law on the island of Mindanao would remain in place for a year if necessary.
Wed May 24 2017
![A strongman rising A strongman rising](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71479000323_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
A strongman rising
Duterte appears to be steering this democracy into the dark corners of authoritarianism and driving an important U.S. ally into the waiting arms of China and Russia.
Sun Jan 22 2017
![Philippines' Duterte says he may impose martial law if drug problem virulent Philippines' Duterte says he may impose martial law if drug problem virulent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71479000323_RodrigoDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' Duterte says he may impose martial law if drug problem "virulent"
Duterte has made a brutal war on drugs a central pillar of his administration since he took office in the middle of last year.
Sun Jan 15 2017
![Pattani shaken by four bomb blasts Pattani shaken by four bomb blasts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/61427980705_295x200.jpg)
Pattani shaken by four bomb blasts
The explosions came just hours after the government of Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-O-Cha lifted martial law and empowered the NCPO, where he is chief, to issue orders.
Thu Apr 02 2015
![Thai junta lifts martial law but retains key powers: military TV Thai junta lifts martial law but retains key powers: military TV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/81424944125_295x200.jpg)
Thai junta lifts martial law but retains key powers: military TV
Thailand's junta lifted martial law on Wednesday but replaced it with new orders retaining sweeping powers for the military.
Wed Apr 01 2015
![Thai junta to replace martial law but retain key powers Thai junta to replace martial law but retain key powers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/81424944125_295x200.jpg)
Thai junta to replace martial law but retain key powers
Thai's junta chief said he would lift martial law but only after replacing it with a new order retaining sweeping powers for the military.
Tue Mar 31 2015
![Army declares martial law to restore peace and order in Thailand Army declares martial law to restore peace and order in Thailand](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/51400546739_295x200.jpg)
Army declares martial law to restore peace and order in Thailand
Thailand's army stressed that the move "is not a coup" but "to restore peace and order for people from all sides".
Tue May 20 2014