Myanmar, [f] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar[g] and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest …

Dec 19, 2025 · Geographical and historical treatment of Myanmar (Burma), including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.

1 day ago · Nearly five years after it seized power, Myanmar's military is moving ahead with a multi-phase general election starting on Sunday, despite conflict across the country.

4 hours ago · Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an election framed by the ruling military as a return to multi-party democracy.

Dec 13, 2025 · Stay on top of Myanmar latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Jun 27, 2025 · Myanmar is spiralling deeper into humanitarian catastrophe, the UN’s top human rights official warned on Friday, as escalating military attacks, crippling aid restrictions and …

4 days ago · Latest news and insightful features on Myanmar in Burmese and English. Trusted by global media, governments, and human rights groups for unbiased coverage.

5 days ago · The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.

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2 days ago · Myanmar’s first election since the 2021 coup: everything you need to know The ruling junta says the heavily restricted polls are a return to democracy but critics are wary …