The military is presenting the polls as a return to multi‑party democracy after ousting Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government ...

Nearly five years after a military coup in 2021 unseated its civilian government, Myanmar has become extremely fragmented. A civil war flared after the coup, killing thousands and leaving upward of 18 ...

The Election Commission is undertaking a major revision of electoral rolls nationwide, which aims to ensure accuracy and ...

Myanmar will hold a third phase of voting for its general election on January 25, according to an announcement on state media ...

Some parts of the country will begin voting on Dec. 28 in polls that could further legitimize the ruling junta.

Fighting has caused the spread of illnesses like malaria and cholera. In a worst-case scenario, the situation could threaten ...

From Chinese meddling to staged scam-center crackdowns and a sham election, The Irrawaddy looks back at the key events and figures in another difficult year for Myanmar.

China’s looming shadow over Burma’s shoulder is a concern for both Southeast Asia and here at home. At the doorstep of the Indo-Pacific, Burma’s war against its own people signals the expansion of ...

Nearly five years after it seized power, Myanmar's military is moving ahead with a multi-phase general election starting on ...

Region by region, state by state, The Irrawaddy breaks down the parts of the country where the regime will be able to hold its election—and the picture does not inspire confidence.

Beyond the United States and China, Russian interests are deeply embedded in Myanmar, while a growing Pakistan and Turkey ...