Country at risk of breaking apart due to clashes - Myanmar president
The Myanmar junta is facing the biggest challenge to its authority, with a surge in attacks by pro-democracy and ethnic minority insurgents.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Suu Kyi aide sworn in as Myanmar president in historic power shift
Htin Kyaw takes power from former general Thein Sein who has helmed far-reaching reforms since 2011.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Htin Kyaw elected as new Myanmar president
Htin Kyaw elected as new Myanmar president
Tue Mar 15 2016
Htin Kyaw elected as new Myanmar president
Myanmar's lawmakers Tuesday elected a close aide and longtime friend of Aung San Suu Kyi to become the country's first civilian president in decades.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Myanmar parliament holds historic presidential election
Htin Kyaw, a respected writer and longtime close friend of Aung San Suu Kyi, is virtually guaranteed to sweep the board.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Suu Kyi aide confirmed as president nominee, while army picks hardliner
The combined houses are expected to vote between three candidates next week, with a new president set to replace outgoing President Thein Sein at the end of March.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Suu Kyi's former driver nominated for Myanmar president
Aung San Suu Kyi's party Thursday nominated her former driver and close aide to be Myanmar's next president.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Suu Kyi holds 'warm' talks with Myanmar president on power shift
Nearly an hour of talks were held on Wednesday morning between Aung San Suu Kyi and Thein Sein, on the peaceful transfer to the next government.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Myanmar President will only meet Suu Kyi after final vote count
Aung San Suu Kyi had previously requested for a sit-down, but Thein Sein says he will only meet the Opposition leader after the final results of the election are tallied.
Wed Nov 11 2015
Rohingya: Mystery over Suu Kyi's defeaning silence - Netizens
In the past, Myanmar President, Thein Sein suggested that ethnic Rohingya residing in Myanmar for hundreds of years were forced to flee their home country, flooding to Southeast Asia.
Sat May 16 2015
Myanmar to free all political prisoners by year end: president
Myanmar President Thein Sein said Monday that all political prisoners would be freed by the end of the year.
Mon Jul 15 2013
British PM presses Myanmar leader on human rights
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday urged Myanmar President Thein Sein to defend human rights as the former junta general made his first official visit to London.
Mon Jul 15 2013
Myanmar leader starts landmark US visit
Myanmar President Thein Sein flew into Washington and was holding a weekend of private meetings before talks at the White House on Monday.
Sun May 19 2013
Myanmar president rejects religious extremism
Myanmar President Thein Sein on Thursday vowed a tough response to religious extremists after a wave of deadly Buddhist-Muslim violence in the former army-ruled nation.
Fri Mar 29 2013
Myanmar president visits five EU nations
Myanmar President U Thein Sein left Nay Pyi Taw on Monday to start his official visits to five EU countries to enhance relations.
Mon Feb 25 2013