Myanmar - Wikipedia
WEBMyanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma (the official name until 1989), is a country in Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million.
Myanmar | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital ... - Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Myanmar, country, located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia. In 1989 the country’s official English name, which it had held since 1885, was changed from the Union of Burma to the Union of Myanmar ; in the Burmese language the country has been known as Myanma (or, more precisely, Mranma Prañ) since the 13th century.
Myanmar country profile - BBC News
WEB26 May 2023. Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, gained independence from Britain in 1948, but its post-independence history has been characterised by unrest and conflict, with long-standing ...
What’s Happening in Myanmar’s Civil War? - The New York Times
WEBApr 20, 2024 · This year could be a turning point in Myanmar’s war, military analysts say. With each week, the junta’s forces abandon more outposts. Myanmar’s military is overstretched and underprovisioned ...
Myanmar civil war (2021–present) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Myanmar civil war, also called the Burmese Spring Revolution, Burmese civil war or People's Defensive War, is an ongoing civil war following Myanmar's long-running insurgencies, which escalated significantly in response to the 2021 military coup d'état and the subsequent violent crackdown on anti-coup protests.
Myanmar | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Stay on top of Myanmar latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Myanmar's coup: Why now - and what's next? - BBC
WEBMyanmar's military has announced it has taken control of the country, a decade after agreeing to hand power to a civilian government. The coup has sent a shudder of fear through the country, which ...
Myanmar - BBC News
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Armies of young insurgents are changing the course of a forgotten war. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent a month with revolutionary forces at jungle bases and on front lines in Myanmar. Asia. 2 ...
Myanmar’s Coup and Its Aftermath, Explained - The New York Times
WEBDec 9, 2022 · By The New York Times. The military, citing its constitutional authority to declare a national emergency, seized control of major institutions, suspended most television broadcasts and canceled ...
Myanmar Coup Verdict: Live Updates - The New York Times
WEBNov 29, 2021 · A judge in Myanmar on Tuesday delayed the announcement of a highly anticipated verdict against the country’s ousted civilian leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who is facing a series of rulings that...