Min Aung Hlaing
- News
Junta chief moves to tighten grip over USDP as party conference begins
Min Aung Hlaing’s efforts to cement control over the military proxy party are seen by some as evidence of his presidential ambitions
- News
Beyond the Headlines: Min Aung Hlaing returns to Russia, UN envoy sees no room for talks, and drug prices climb
Myanmar Now provides an overview of underreported developments in the country from the past week, August 29-September 5
- News
Aung San Suu Kyi refused Myanmar military order to gag NLD: Source
A series of criminal charges followed the State Counsellor’s rejection of a junta demand that she ask her party to cease opposition to the coup
- Commentary
Analysis: Meeting with junta chief leaves UN Special Envoy with blood on her hands
Noeleen Heyzer’s visit, which Min Aung Hlaing attempted to leverage for political legitimacy, was a failure, contributor Thuta Zaw writes
- News
Myanmar regime leader vows to hold elections—and boost efforts to crush resistance
Min Aung Hlaing seems set to escalate violence against anti-junta groups as he seeks to lay the groundwork for new elections
