- News
Calls grow for suspending election in northern Rakhine amid clashes and pandemic
Many candidates say campaigning is impossible under current conditions, but others urge officials to go ahead with vote
- In-Depth
A veteran of Rakhine party politics heads into this year’s election on her own
After years as a stalwart of ethnic Rakhine political parties, Htoot May has decided to run as an independent in her latest bid for public office
- News
Over 3,000 people displaced in Rathedaung as military and AA fight for control of hill
The village of Zay Di Pyin has been overwhelmed by people who fled artillery shells and air attacks
- News
‘The election won’t be fair’ – smaller parties in Rakhine severely hampered by pandemic, conflict and internet ban
Parties have delayed the start of their campaigns while they try to work out how to reach voters amid restrictions
- News
Rakhine MP banned from defending seat in November over son’s alleged links to Arakan Army
The Arakan National Party said the decision to bar Phoe San was illegitimate and ‘based on assumptions’
