Military Junta

Jump to

Elections may legitimise Myanmar’s military junta, not foster democracy

Myanmar’s military junta is holding elections after a gap of four years to solidify its rule. Two junta-backed parties are in a strong position because the National League for Democracy, the biggest party, will not contest elections. NLD’s leaders including Nobel prize winning Aung San Suu Kyi are in jail
Will the Myanmar question disrupt BIMSTEC’s resurrection?

Will the BIMSTEC ministerial meet debate the expulsion of Myanmar? Or will it ask individual member states to clarify their policy towards Myanmar’s junta?
Fragile Democracy | Will the Myanmar coup put the spotlight on Aung San Suu Kyi’s predicament?

Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention is a reminder that she remains Myanmar's best bet for democracy and the rule of law
A decade after junta's end, Myanmar military back in control

Min Aung Hliang, 64, has been commander of the armed forces since 2011 and is due to retire soon. That would clear the way for him to take a civilian leadership role if the junta holds elections in a year's time as promised

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347

Military Junta

Elections may legitimise Myanmar’s military junta, not foster democracy

Will the Myanmar question disrupt BIMSTEC’s resurrection?

Fragile Democracy | Will the Myanmar coup put the spotlight on Aung San Suu Kyi’s predicament?

A decade after junta's end, Myanmar military back in control