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

1 day ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Myanmar (Burma), including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.

Jan 30, 2026 · The people of Myanmar continue to suffer amid “widespread violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law,” as the cycle of impunity persists, the …

Mar 25, 2026 · Latest news and insightful features on Myanmar in Burmese and English. Trusted by global media, governments, and human rights groups for unbiased coverage.

Administrative Map of Myanmar with international borders, state/division boundaries, the administrative capital Naypyidaw, state and division capitals, major cities, and more information about Myanmar's …

4 days ago · Alliances are fluid in Myanmar's civil war, involving a military regime, ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy forces.

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is a country with the biggest cultural heritage in Southeast Asia. The Burmese calendar is populated with the "12 seasonal festivals", born from the religious, social, …

Dec 28, 2025 · ‘Not for the people’: Myanmar junta prepares for elections designed to legitimise grip on power Elections will be first since military seized power in 2021, but analysts say vote is far from a ...

1 day ago · Myanmar’s military ruler, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, stepped down Monday as commander in chief and was put on the path moments later to become the next president of the war …

1 day ago · Myanmar cleared the way on Monday for coup-leading General Min Aung Hlaing to become president and maintain his rule in civilian garb, with lawmakers nominating him as a vice-presidential ...