Myanmar’s parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge

Myanmar’s parliament has elected Min Aung Hlaing as the country’s new president. He's the general who ousted Aung San Suu Kyi ...

Myanmar Junta Chief Ascends to President, Five Years After Coup

U Min Aung Hlaing’s elevation to the civilian post is the conclusion of elections in the country, which were stage managed by ...
Fidh.org

Myanmar: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council

On 13 March 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 61st session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with ...

What to know as military-led Myanmar transitions back to an elected government

Myanmar’s Parliament has begun choosing a new president to lead an elective government, though the military retains power and ...

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament

The 69-year-old general orchestrated a 2021 coup against the administration of Aung San Suu Kyi, sparking widespread protests ...
The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Opposition Alliance Says Political Solutions Needed Alongside Armed Struggle

Leading PCB member Sai Nyunt Lwin outlines the group’s nine demands and argues that armed resistance must be paired with political solutions to resolve Myanmar’s crisis.