To mark detained Myanmar leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday, The Irrawaddy presents a timeline of the key events in her life.

On 19 June, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Burmese democratic leader will turn 80 in prison, where she has been held ...

Junta greenwashes deforestation, pushes to revive steel production, thanks China on anniversary of ties, reinforces Kyaukphyu as AA advances, and promises voting in 267 townships.

Following the recent devastating earthquake, Myanmar's military junta leaders are facing increasing pressure at home and abroad. Despite this, they are moving forward with their five-step plan, while ...

Since 1 June 2025, the junta authorities, under orders from the Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee, have been ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary ...

COMMENT: The Myanmar junta was allowed to abuse the British legal system, asks Christopher Gunness – and now it’s on the ...

President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing exchanged congratulations on Sunday on the 75th anniversary of ...

GT: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Myanmar. The two ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the resilient and deepening "Paukphaw" (fraternal) bond with Myanmar, emphasizing that over the past 75 years, this enduring friendship has withstood the test of ...