![Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713527534_TBKimAris.jpg)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears
Kim Aris said he heard Aung Suu Kyi was suffering from the heat, but that the junta's official reason for moving her was "not very likely".
Fri Apr 19 2024
![Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662135864_TBMYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure "to protect them from heatstroke", the military govt said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
![Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712547684_TBPDFjpg.jpg)
Myanmar troops retreat as rebels declare control over key border town
Myanmar's National Unity Govt declares it had won control of the critical border town of Myawaddy, the latest in a string of rebel wins.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41681716677_TBJunta.jpg)
Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says
Military-ruled Myanmar still planned to return the country to democratic rule, said junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![2 killed, 8 injured in shelling attack in Southern Myanmar 2 killed, 8 injured in shelling attack in Southern Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681725143_Myanmar.jpg)
2 killed, 8 injured in shelling attack in Southern Myanmar
Two people were killed and eight others injured in a shelling attack in southern Myanmar's Taninthayi Region on Thursday.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Is the rule of Myanmar's junta under threat? Is the rule of Myanmar's junta under threat?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700565247_TBFlowersjpg.jpg)
Is the rule of Myanmar's junta under threat?
Security forces are already stretched by extensive armed opposition and a strong response on one front could expose the military elsewhere.
Sat Nov 25 2023
![Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71700123741_TBMynammarjpg.jpg)
Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states
Myanmar's military has brought unprecedented coordination between anti-military forces that are mounting the biggest challenge to the army.
Thu Nov 16 2023
![Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699940810_TunMyatNaing.jpg)
Myanmar junta attacked on new fronts, thousands flee to India
Myanmar's military junta is facing its biggest test after three ethnic minority forces launched a coordinated offensive.
Tue Nov 14 2023
![Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690350836_TBAungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source
The 78-year-old Nobel laureate instead has been treated by a prisons department doctor.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![War crimes by Myanmar's military 'more frequent and brazen', UN probe finds War crimes by Myanmar's military 'more frequent and brazen', UN probe finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71502071095_Myanmar.jpg)
War crimes by Myanmar's military 'more frequent and brazen', UN probe finds
These crimes include indiscriminate or disproportionate targeting of civilians using bombs and the burning of civilian homes and buildings.
Tue Aug 08 2023
![Myanmar's jailed leader Suu Kyi to back talks without conditions to end prevailing crisis: Report Myanmar's jailed leader Suu Kyi to back talks without conditions to end prevailing crisis: Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672390543_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Myanmar's jailed leader Suu Kyi to back talks without conditions to end prevailing crisis: Report
According to reports, Suu Kyi "backs talks without preconditions to address Myanmar crisis".
Wed Jul 12 2023
![ASEAN must hold Myanmar junta accountable - UN expert ASEAN must hold Myanmar junta accountable - UN expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650203694_TBAseanFlag.jpg)
ASEAN must hold Myanmar junta accountable - UN expert
Thomas Andrews said ASEAN must not engage with Myanmar's military leaders as there's no progress in implementing a five-point peace plan.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![Pythons on your porch? Call Myanmar's 'Snake Princess' Pythons on your porch? Call Myanmar's 'Snake Princess'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683281504_TBShweLei.jpg)
Pythons on your porch? Call Myanmar's 'Snake Princess'
The team Shwe Metta has rescued around 200 snakes last year from around Yangon.
Sun May 14 2023
![Indonesian President says Myanmar human rights abuses' cannot be tolerated Indonesian President says Myanmar human rights abuses' cannot be tolerated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683801747_IndonesianPresident.jpg)
Indonesian President says Myanmar human rights abuses' cannot be tolerated
South-east Asian leaders on Thursday urged Myanmar's military to end violence and start a dialogue with opponents to resolve the crisis that has gripped the country
Thu May 11 2023
![Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679834452_jokowiindonesia.jpg)
Indonesia president condemns attack on ASEAN officials during aid delivery in Myanmar
Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government, which is allied with the anti-junta militias, the People's Defence Forces (PDF), said it was not aware of any attack.
Mon May 08 2023