Myanmar: Junta Extends State of Emergency by 6 Months in a Bid to Delay Polls
2 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar: Junta Extends State of Emergency by 6 Months in a Bid to Delay Polls

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Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council has agreed to extend the country’s state of emergency by six months, state media said Wednesday, likely delaying elections the junta had pledged to hold by August. Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s request to prolong the state of emergency declared when the generals toppled Aung San Suu Kyi’s government in February 2021 was granted, state broadcaster MRTV said. The “state of emergency will be extended for another six months starting from February 1”, Acting President Myint Swe was quoted as saying. Junta opponents, including anti-coup “People’s Defence Forces” and a shadow government dominated by lawmakers from Suu Kyi’s party, had tried to seize “state power by means of unrest and violence”, the military’s information team said in a statement.

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Myanmar junta announces elections by early 2026 amid raging civil war, but doubts persist
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Myanmar junta announces elections by early 2026 amid raging civil war, but doubts persist

Firstpost  

The army takeover from Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government in February 2021 has been met with widespread popular opposition, triggering armed resistances, and large parts of the country are embroiled in conflict. Four years after overthrowing the elected government, Myanmar’s military chief has announced that a general election will be held within the next 10 months, according to state …

Myanmar junta chief says elections to be held by January 2026
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Myanmar junta chief says elections to be held by January 2026

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Myanmar’s junta chief has announced plans to hold elections in December 2025 or January 2026, marking the first vote since the military seized power in a 2021 coup. Myanmar’s junta chief said that elections would be held in Mayanmar in December or January, the first in the war-torn nation since the military staged a coup in 2021, country’s state media …

Myanmar junta chief says general election will be held by January 2026
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Myanmar junta chief says general election will be held by January 2026

New Indian Express  

BANGKOK: Myanmar's junta chief said the country would hold an election in December or January, the first in the war-torn nation since the military staged a coup in 2021. by January 2026," General Min Aung Hlaing was quoted as saying in the state-run newspaper Global New Light of Myanmar published Saturday. "We also invite observation teams from Belarus to come …

The Hindu Morning Digest, February 1, 2025
2 months ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, February 1, 2025

The Hindu  

Hopes running high of tax cut as Nirmala Sitharaman presents record 8th budget A cut or tweak in income tax rates/slabs to ease the burden of the middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth is widely expected in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s record-setting eighth consecutive Budget. Economic Survey a powerful indictment of economic policies pursued by Modi …

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency by six months
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2 months ago

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency by six months

The Hindu  

Myanmar's junta extended a state of emergency by six months on Friday, four years after it seized power triggering a civil war that has claimed thousands of lives. The ruling military council headed by Army chief Min Aung Hlaing unanimously approved the extension, the junta's information team said in a statement. "All members of National Defence and Security Council including …

Myanmar’s military government extends state of emergency by 6 months
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2 months ago

Myanmar’s military government extends state of emergency by 6 months

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Myanmar’s military government on Friday …

Myanmar’s military government extends its mandate to rule another 6 months
2 months ago

Myanmar’s military government extends its mandate to rule another 6 months

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government on Friday announced another six-month extension of its mandate to rule in preparation for elections it has said will be held this year, as the country enters its fifth year of crisis. The military declared a state of emergency on Feb. 1, 2021, when it arrested the country’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and top …

Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months
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2 months ago

Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months

Hindustan Times  

Myanmar's ruling military has extended a state of emergency for another six months, state media reported on Friday, a day ahead of the four-year anniversary of a coup that plunged the country into chaos after a decade of tentative democracy. A day before the fourth anniversary of a coup that sent Myanmar into disarray following ten years of fragile democracy, …

Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months
2 months ago

Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months

Al Jazeera  

The declaration is widely anticipated to be the last before the military holds long-delayed national polls this year. Myanmar’s military has extended its state of emergency for another six months as it struggles to maintain its increasingly fragile grip on power, with fighting raging on multiple fronts across the country. “All members of National Defence and Security Council including the …

Myanmar’s military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages
8 months ago

Myanmar’s military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago extended a state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying Wednesday it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections. The United States criticized the state of emergency and called on the military regime to end the violence against Myanmar’s people and …

Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages
8 months ago

Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The military regime that seized …

Myanmar military extends state of emergency by six months
8 months ago

Myanmar military extends state of emergency by six months

Al Jazeera  

Generals have pledged to hold elections in 2025 after repeated delays caused by extensions of emergency rule. Myanmar’s military regime has extended the country’s state of emergency by six months as the armed revolt against its coup deepens. Last week, all responsibilities of Myanmar’s figurehead president were handed over to Min Aung Hlaing after Myint Swe, the acting president at …

The leader of Myanmar's army government is named acting president so he can renew state of emergency
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The leader of Myanmar's army government is named acting president so he can renew state of emergency

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India concerned about deteriorating situation in Myanmar, says MEA on three years of coup that deposed Aung San Suu Kyi
1 year, 1 month ago

India concerned about deteriorating situation in Myanmar, says MEA on three years of coup that deposed Aung San Suu Kyi

Firstpost  

India wants an “early resolution” of the “deteriorating situation in Myanmar” and said it is has been advocating for a complete succession of violence and the country’s transition towards inclusive federal democracy. February 1, marks three years since the military in Myanmar declared a state of emergency and ousted Aung San Suu Kyu’s government on this day in 2021, triggering …

Myanmar military extends state of emergency, vows to ‘crush’ opposition
1 year, 2 months ago

Myanmar military extends state of emergency, vows to ‘crush’ opposition

Al Jazeera  

The military has continuously extended emergency rule since it seized power in a coup in February 2021. Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing has pledged to “crush” all opposition to military rule, as a state of emergency was further extended. Speaking on state television, Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup on February 1, 2021, said the military would do …

The process of Myanmar’s actual political unification has begun
1 year, 3 months ago

The process of Myanmar’s actual political unification has begun

The Hindu  

Indian think-tanks, analysts, writers and the media dub Myanmar’s Spring Revolution as militancy and militant action against Myanmar’s military, but there are many developments which we in India should take into account. In 2022, the parallel governance system set up by the National Unity Consultative Council organised an online “People’s Assembly convened in January 2022”, which adopted the Federal Democracy …

Myanmar military extends emergency, postpones election
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar military extends emergency, postpones election

Al Jazeera  

Military delays election it promised to hold in August 2023 citing ongoing violence across the country. Myanmar’s military has officially postponed an election promised by August this year after extending a state of emergency it imposed in the aftermath of its 2021 coup. But coup leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, told the meeting that extended the state of emergency …

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signalling poll delay
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signalling poll delay

The Hindu  

Myanmar's junta announced a six-month extension to a state of emergency on Monday, signalling a delay to elections they had pledged to hold by August. The Southeast Asian nation has been ravaged by deadly violence since a coup deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's government more than two years ago, unleashing a bloody crackdown on dissent. Acting President Myint Swe told …

Myanmar’s military-led government extends state of emergency, forcing delay in promised election
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar’s military-led government extends state of emergency, forcing delay in promised election

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military-controlled government has extended the state of emergency it imposed when the army seized power from an elected government 2 1/2 years ago, state-run media said Monday, forcing a further delay in elections it promised when it took over. However, the NDSC allowed the military government to extend emergency rule for another six months in February, saying …

Myanmar: Military government again extends emergency for 6 months, forcing delay in promised election
1 year, 8 months ago

Myanmar: Military government again extends emergency for 6 months, forcing delay in promised election

India TV News  

Myanmar's military-controlled government has extended the state of emergency it imposed when the army seized power from an elected government 2 1/2 years ago, state-run media said Monday, forcing a further delay in elections it promised when it took over. MRTV television said the National Defence and Security Council met Monday in the capital, Naypyitaw, and extended the state of …

Myanmar junta chief vows continued crackdown, then elections
2 years ago

Myanmar junta chief vows continued crackdown, then elections

Firstpost  

Naypyidaw, Myanmar: Flanked by tanks and missile launchers, Myanmar’s junta chief Monday vowed no let up in a crackdown on opponents and insisted the military would hold elections – weeks after admitting it did not control enough territory to allow a vote. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military deposed Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government over two years …

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing vows continued crackdown, then elections
2 years ago

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing vows continued crackdown, then elections

The Hindu  

Flanked by tanks and missile launchers, Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing on March 27 vowed no let up in a crackdown on opponents and insisted the military would hold elections, weeks after admitting that it did not control enough territory to allow a vote. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government …

The battle for democracy in Myanmar | In Focus podcast
2 years, 1 month ago

The battle for democracy in Myanmar | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

It’s been a little more than two years since Myanmar’s generals staged a coup and ousted Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy from power. A bloody civil war is raging in the country, with independent estimates suggesting that the military junta had killed nearly 3,000 civilians and jailed another 18,000 since the 1st of February 2021. …

Myanmar junta extends emergency as 'silent protest' marks anniversary and US seeks to limit Russian arms
2 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar junta extends emergency as 'silent protest' marks anniversary and US seeks to limit Russian arms

ABC  

Myanmar's junta has extended the country's state of emergency by another six months as "silent" protesters marked the anniversary of a 2021 military coup. Key points: Elections had been due to be held in August Across Myanmar, people stayed home to protests against the coup, while demonstrators gathered in cities abroad The US says it is concerned by Russia's continuing …

Myanmar extends state of emergency, delaying expected polls
2 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar extends state of emergency, delaying expected polls

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Myanmar’s military government announced Wednesday that is extending a state of emergency it imposed when it seized power two years ago, a move that appears to set back its plans for an election that had been expected in August. The announcement, on the anniversary of the army’s seizure of power in 2021 from the elected government of Aung …

Myanmar resistance steadfast against army rule 2 years later
2 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar resistance steadfast against army rule 2 years later

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The prospects for peace in Myanmar, much less a return to democracy, seem dimmer than ever two years after the army seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, experts say. The military, after closed trials, have also executed activists accused of “terrorism.” According to the independent Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, a watchdog group …

Myanmar marks coup anniversary with eyes on junta election plan
2 years, 2 months ago

Myanmar marks coup anniversary with eyes on junta election plan

Firstpost  

Myanmar democracy activists called for businesses to close nationwide on Wednesday to mark the second anniversary of the coup that toppled Aung San Suu Kyi’s government, with the junta hinting it may extend a state of emergency and delay new elections. Yangon: Myanmar democracy activists called for businesses to close nationwide on Wednesday to mark the second anniversary of the …

Myanmar military rulers extend state of emergency by six months
2 years, 2 months ago

Myanmar military rulers extend state of emergency by six months

Al Jazeera  

The move announced on second anniversary of military power grab will probably delay elections. State broadcaster MRTV said the National Defence and Security Council had granted Min Aung Hlaing’s request to prolong the state of emergency declared when the army overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi’s democratically elected government on February 1, 2021. ‘Unrest and violence’ The military justified its February …

Two years after coup, both the military and the resistance remain steadfast in Myanmar
2 years, 2 months ago

Two years after coup, both the military and the resistance remain steadfast in Myanmar

LA Times  

The prospects for peace in Myanmar, much less a return to democracy, seem dimmer than ever two years after the military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, experts say. “The level of violence involving both armed combatants and civilians is alarming and unexpected,” said Min Zaw Oo, a veteran political activist in exile who founded …

UN says Myanmar junta elections will fuel violence
2 years, 2 months ago

UN says Myanmar junta elections will fuel violence

Firstpost  

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military toppled democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government almost two years ago, alleging massive fraud during elections her party won in 2020. Bangkok: Junta plans for elections in coup-hit Myanmar this year will “fuel greater violence”, a United Nations special envoy said on Tuesday, calling for the international community to unite …

Myanmar army leader touts election plan on Independence Day
2 years, 2 months ago

Myanmar army leader touts election plan on Independence Day

The Hindu  

Myanmar's ruling military leader, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, on January 4 described plans for an election later this year and called for national unity in a speech as he led a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of independence from Britain. The state of emergency was instituted to allow military rule after the army seized power in February 2021 from …

Myanmar leader announces extension of state of emergency
2 years, 7 months ago

Myanmar leader announces extension of state of emergency

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The leader of Myanmar’s military-installed government on Monday announced the extension of its mandate to rule for another six months in preparation for an election it has said will be held next year. Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, head of the ruling State Administration Council, said in a broadcast speech Monday that the state of emergency declared after …

Myanmar’s military leader extends state of emergency
2 years, 8 months ago

Myanmar’s military leader extends state of emergency

Al Jazeera  

Myanmar’s military leadership has announced it will extend the state of emergency in the country by six months. The ruling State Administration Council first declared a state of emergency after Senior General Min Aung Hlaing seized power in a coup in February 2021, deposing the democratically-elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. Min Aung Hlaing will extend the state of …

Is democracy dead in Myanmar?
3 years, 2 months ago

Is democracy dead in Myanmar?

Al Jazeera  

On Monday, January 31 at 19:30 GMT: It has been one year since the military coup in Myanmar. The army seized power, claiming fraud in a democratic election won by Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party. Members of parliament, ethnic minority representatives, and civil society activists formed a National Unity Government to contest the junta. And anti-junta …

Myanmar army ruler Min Aung Hlaing takes prime minister role, pledges elections
3 years, 7 months ago

Myanmar army ruler Min Aung Hlaing takes prime minister role, pledges elections

ABC  

Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing has taken on the role of Prime Minister in a newly formed caretaker government, state media reported. Key points: Junta leaders promised new elections within two years of the February coup The army seized power after Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party won elections The country's electoral commission dismissed claims of fraud during the …

Fresh elections only when situation 'normal': Myanmar junta leader at meeting with ASEAN envoys
3 years, 9 months ago

Fresh elections only when situation 'normal': Myanmar junta leader at meeting with ASEAN envoys

India Today  

Envoys from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations held talks with Myanmar's junta Friday, with its top general reiterating he would only allow fresh elections once the coup-stricken country had returned to "normal." Myanmar has been in chaos and its economy paralysed since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February, accusing it of fraud during 2020 elections. …

Myanmar military may extend emergency rule by up to two years
3 years, 11 months ago

Myanmar military may extend emergency rule by up to two years

Al Jazeera  

On military guided press tour, army spokesman refuses to provide timeline for a new election, says Myanmar’s state of emergency could be extended by up to two years. During an hour-long conversation with the Globe on April 4, Brigadier General Zaw Min Tun never wavered from the military’s message of righteousness – in overthrowing the country’s civilian government and in …

More Myanmar protests follow strike, foreign concerns
4 years, 1 month ago

More Myanmar protests follow strike, foreign concerns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters against the military’s seizure …

Myanmar coup: Military says will hold elections as soon as possible
4 years, 1 month ago

Myanmar coup: Military says will hold elections as soon as possible

India TV News  

The Myanmar military staged a coup on Monday and seized control of the country after detaining de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other top leaders of her National League for Democracy party, following escalated tensions between the government and the army that erupted due to results of the November 2020 polls. In a new development, The Irrawaddy reported …

India urges Myanmar to uphold democracy after coup
4 years, 2 months ago

India urges Myanmar to uphold democracy after coup

India TV News  

India on Monday expressed "deep concern" over the military coup in Myanmar which has been placed under a state of emergency for one year, urging the neighbouring country to uphold the rule of law and the democratic process. Monday's coup came just two months after State Counsellor Aung Sun Suu Kyi's ruling National League for Democracy party swept the November …

Aung San Suu Kyi, other leaders detained as military declares one year emergency in Myanmar
4 years, 2 months ago

Aung San Suu Kyi, other leaders detained as military declares one year emergency in Myanmar

The Hindu  

Myanmar's military staged a coup on Monday, detaining de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring it had taken control of the country for one year under a state of emergency. The military last week signalled it could seize power to settle its claims of irregularities in the polls, which Ms. Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party won …

Myanmar’s military stages coup d’etat: Live news
4 years, 2 months ago

Myanmar’s military stages coup d’etat: Live news

Al Jazeera  

In a series of morning raids, the military arrests senior government members and declares a state of emergency. 1 Feb 2021 - 19:06 GMT Nobel committee ‘appalled’ by arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi The Norwegian Nobel Committee has said it is “appalled” by the military coup and calls for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi, president Win …

Full text of Myanmar army statement on state of emergency
4 years, 2 months ago

Full text of Myanmar army statement on state of emergency

Al Jazeera  

Myanmar’s army declared a state of emergency on Monday as it carried out detentions of senior government leaders in response to alleged fraud during November’s general election. Although the sovereignty of the nation must derive from the people, there was terrible fraud in the voter list during the democratic general election which runs contrary to ensuring a stable democracy. A …

Turkey's President Recommends Extending State Of Emergency
8 years, 6 months ago

Turkey's President Recommends Extending State Of Emergency

NPR  

Turkey's President Recommends Extending State Of Emergency Enlarge this image toggle caption Adem Altan/AFP/Getty Images Adem Altan/AFP/Getty Images Turkey's national security council is recommending a three-month extension of the state of emergency imposed following a failed coup attempt in July. The council is chaired by the Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has presided over tens of thousands of dismissals …

Myanmar extends emergency rule in strife-hit northern region
9 years, 7 months ago

Myanmar extends emergency rule in strife-hit northern region

Firstpost  

Myanmar has renewed a state of emergency in a restive northern region bordering China, state media said Wednesday, extending army control over the area during crucial November elections. Yangon, Myanmar: Myanmar has renewed a state of emergency in a restive northern region bordering China, state media said Wednesday, extending army control over the area during crucial November elections. Fierce fighting …

Thailand government lifts emergency
11 years ago

Thailand government lifts emergency

India TV News  

Bangkok: Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today lifted a nearly two-month-old emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas and replaced it with a security law after political violence against her government eased. The Cabinet lifted the state of emergency and enforced the Internal Security Act.Department of Special Investigation Chief Tarit Pengdith, a member of the Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order, …

Myanmar's junta 'dissolved' as govt. is sworn in
14 years ago

Myanmar's junta 'dissolved' as govt. is sworn in

The Hindu  

Myanmar’s junta was officially dissolved on Wednesday after a swearing—in ceremony for the new government, the latest phase of a transition to democracy that has been widely criticized as a sham. The news reports said the new government’s arrival marked the end of the junta’s long-time ruling party, the State Peace and Development Council, or SPDC, which has been in …

Elections ‘soon’ in Myanmar: junta
15 years, 1 month ago

Elections ‘soon’ in Myanmar: junta

The Hindu  

Myanmar’s military ruler said on Friday that long-awaited elections planned for sometime this year will take place “soon” but shed no light on exactly when. Myanmar’s military government announced in early 2008 that the country’s first election in two decades would take place in 2010. “A free and fair election will take place soon,” Senior Gen. Than Shwe said in …

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