The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is claiming overwhelming victories in what the junta calls the "second phase" of elections. These results, which reportedly saw prominent regime figures secure seats, are al…

This week, news broke about a Myanmar junta election inspector being killed in an ambush in the Magwe Region. This incident highlights the escalating violence and deep-seated resistance against the military regime's attempts to hold what m…

Myanmar's ongoing political turmoil took another turn recently as the military junta pushed ahead with the second phase of its planned elections. The Irrawaddy news report highlights a process marred by sparse voter participation, widespre…

The United States has announced a significant aid package of $45 million aimed at strengthening a delicate truce between Thailand and Cambodia. While this news might seem specific to two countries, for those of us watching the tumultuous l…

Recent reports from The Irrawaddy confirm what many observers anticipated: the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has secured an overwhelming majority in the first phase of the Myanmar junta's planned election. T…

The latest chatter from Myanmar suggests a familiar, worrying trajectory: the military junta, known as the Tatmadaw, is reportedly preparing for another "staged transition" by 2026. This isn't about genuine democracy; it's about wrapping t…

Friends, family, and fellow advocates for a free Myanmar, Another Sunday has passed, and with it, another development in Myanmar's complex political landscape that demands our attention, even if we don't have hours to dig into every detail…

For anyone keeping an eye on Myanmar, the news from The Irrawaddy about the military's proxy party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), facing accusations of repeating old tricks with advance votes might not come as a surpri…

Myanmar's journey since the 2021 military coup has been a heartbreaking saga of resilience, repression, and an unrelenting quest for justice. Recently, a wave of hope – tinged with understandable frustration and envy – swept across social …

The world often feels distant from Myanmar, yet global events frequently spark discussions and hopes among our people. Recently, news has emerged from Venezuela, reporting that after months of escalating pressure, the United States has all…

After years of brutal military rule following the 2021 coup, Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, recently experienced what the ruling military junta called the "first phase of its election." However, reports from the ground paint a starkly dif…

The sounds of war are echoing in Katha, a historic town perched on the Irrawaddy River. Recent reports indicate that Myanmar's resistance forces, primarily the People's Defense Force (PDF), have made a significant push into the town. In re…

For decades, elections in Myanmar have promised a path to democracy, only to deliver a familiar cycle of disappointment. Despite the genuine aspirations of voters, their democratic choices are repeatedly undermined, making truly free and f…

Introduction Myanmar is bracing for a highly contentious, military-organized election. Recently, leading independent journalists from Myanmar gathered to discuss the path ahead, scrutinizing what such an election truly means for the countr…