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Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's prominent opposition leader led the National League for Democracy (NLD) party to win the 2015 general election.

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Dr. Sasa, a spokesman for Myanmar's government-in-exile

Dr. Sasa, a spokesman for Myanmar's government-in-exile

Myanmar opposition urges recognition for government-in-exile

Dr. Sasa, a spokesman for Myanmar's government-in-exile, tells DW how the opposition plans to restore democracy.

Women carry banners as they march during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on July 14, 2021

Women carry banners as they march during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on July 14, 2021

Myanmar women take on the military

The issue of gender equality is in the spotlight in Myanmar. Women are on the frontlines of the anti-coup protests.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

US imposes fresh Myanmar sanctions on coup anniversary

The US, Canada and Britain have placed fresh sanctions on top officials who persecuted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar protesters step on a banner showing an image of military chief Min Aung Hlaing during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon

Myanmar protesters step on a banner showing an image of military chief Min Aung Hlaing during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon

Myanmar: 1 year after coup, a bitter stalemate looms

Resistance to military rule in Myanmar will continue to come at a great human cost.

Myanmar soldiers walk along a street during a protest against the military coup in Yangon

Myanmar soldiers walk along a street during a protest against the military coup in Yangon

Myanmar's exile government finds friends in Prague

There has long been a special connection between pro-democracy activists in Myanmar and the Czech Republic, say experts.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

Junta adds new charges against Aung San Suu Kyi

The charges against ousted civilian leader Suu Kyi are piling up. Her supporters have denounced the allegations.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's Suu Kyi jailed for 4 more years

Aung San Suu Kyi is on trial for nearly a dozen cases which carry maximum sentences of more than 100 years in prison.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, left, reviews an honor guard with Myanmar Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, right.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, left, reviews an honor guard with Myanmar Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin, right.

Cambodian PM's visit to Myanmar sparks protests

Hun Sen two-day visit for talks with Myanmar's military junta angered human rights campaigners.

People displaced by fighting in Myanmar walk in western Chin state

People displaced by fighting in Myanmar walk in western Chin state

Myanmar junta airstrikes target town on Thai border

Myanmar's military government has attacked a town controlled by rebel militias, forcing hundreds into Thailand.

Aung Sang Suu Kyi portrait

Aung Sang Suu Kyi portrait

Myanmar court defers Suu Kyi verdict

The military junta sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi to two years in prison earlier this month, a first since she was ousted.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi imprisonment: Will the EU sanction Myanmar?

Critics are urging the EU to impose sanctions on the military junta, following the sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Protesters in Yangon hold a banner, December 5

Protesters in Yangon hold a banner, December 5

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi jailing sparks global outrage

Governments and international organizations have said Suu Kyi did not receive a fair trial.

Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold pictures of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold pictures of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar junta reduces Suu Kyi jail sentence to 2 years

The charges against the deposed leader included incitement against the military and violating COVID regulations.

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Ebbighausen Rodion Kommentarbild App

Aung San Suu Kyi's plan for Myanmar has failed

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Aung San Suu Kyi’s attempt to lead Myanmar into a better future has failed.

Protesters hold banners as they take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon

Protesters hold banners as they take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon

Myanmar security forces ram car into anti-coup protest

A car occupied by security forces hit a crowd of anti-coup protesters in Yangon from behind, killing several people.

Myanmar demonstrators holding a banner with the figure of Suu Kyi and the slogan "we stand with our leader".

Myanmar demonstrators holding a banner with the figure of Suu Kyi and the slogan "we stand with our leader".

Myanmar court defers verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi trial

Sources report the first ruling in the trial of the ousted leader has been put back by a week.

Danny Fenster wears an orange beanie-style hat while hugging his parents and brother at the airport

Danny Fenster wears an orange beanie-style hat while hugging his parents and brother at the airport

Myanmar: Jailed journalist Danny Fenster back in the US

Meanwhile, Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi is facing charges of election fraud.

Demonstrators protest against Myanmar's ruling junta

Demonstrators protest against Myanmar's ruling junta

Myanmar junta denies ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's military rulers have said it would be unlawful for the ASEAN representative to meet with the deposed leader.

ASEAN chairman, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah speaks in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, during a virtual summit with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states

ASEAN chairman, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah speaks in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, during a virtual summit with the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states

ASEAN leaders meet amid Myanmar crisis

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders met without Myanmar present.

Khin Maung Zaw, a lawyer assigned by the National League for Democracy party to represent deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, speaks to journalists in Naypyitaw in May 2021

Khin Maung Zaw, a lawyer assigned by the National League for Democracy party to represent deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, speaks to journalists in Naypyitaw in May 2021

Myanmar issues gagging order to Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer

Khin Maung Zaw says he has been barred from publicly speaking about Aung San Suu Kyi's trial proceedings.

Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi wearing a mask

Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi wearing a mask

'Tired' Suu Kyi wants less time in Myanmar court

The ousted Myanmar leader is being tried by the military junta on a series of charges, including corruption.

Myanmar politician Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar politician Aung San Suu Kyi

What can we expect from Aung San Suu Kyi's trial?

The show trial is intended to prevent her return to politics. But it may end up cementing her legendary status.

People attempting to extinguish a fire as houses burn in Namg Kar village in Myanmar

People attempting to extinguish a fire as houses burn in Namg Kar village in Myanmar

Thousands flee Myanmar town as military, rebels clash

Most of Thantlang's 10,000 people have escaped amid fighting between the military and the anti-junta movement.

Thailand Protest Myanmar Protest Aung San Suu Kyi

Thailand Protest Myanmar Protest Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's Suu Kyi to face corruption trial

Aung San Suu Kyi will go on trial for four charges of corruption that could land her jail for decades.

Ashin Wirathu, the nationalist, anti-Muslim monk freed by Myanmar's military junta Monday

Ashin Wirathu, the nationalist, anti-Muslim monk freed by Myanmar's military junta Monday

Myanmar junta frees ‘Buddhist Bin Laden’

Firebrand anti-Islam monk Ashin Wirathu was jailed last November by the government of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

A still from a video showing protesters in Mandalay holding their fists in the air and carrying banners

A still from a video showing protesters in Mandalay holding their fists in the air and carrying banners

Myanmar: Protests mark anniversary of 1988 uprising

A third of a century after facing off against a violent military regime, protesters in Myanmar are still on the streets.

Myanmar military

Myanmar military

Myanmar violence could destabilize Southeast Asia, UN says

The UN's top human rights official condemned the actions of Myanmar's ruling military junta towards civilians.

Members of Myanmar's military block a road in the capital Naypyidaw

Members of Myanmar's military block a road in the capital Naypyidaw

Myanmar security forces kill 25 villagers — reports

The villagers reportedly defended themselves with swords and home-made rifles against members of the military junta.

A protester holds up a painting of Aung San Suu Kyi to mark her birthday during a demonstration against the military coup

A protester holds up a painting of Aung San Suu Kyi to mark her birthday during a demonstration against the military coup

Myanmar begins amnesty of more than 2,000 prisoners

Myanmar says it is freeing 2,300 prisoners who had taken part in protests against the country's military rulers.

A protester holds a poster of Suu Kyi and gestures with a three-fingers salute, a symbol of resistance.

A protester holds a poster of Suu Kyi and gestures with a three-fingers salute, a symbol of resistance.

Suu Kyi tells Myanmar to stay 'united' amid legal setback

A judge has denied a bid by the ousted leader's lawyers to disqualify a testimony against her.

Myanmar soldiers ride in tanks in Kachin state

Myanmar soldiers ride in tanks in Kachin state

Myanmar: EU, UK impose new sanctions on junta officials

The move comes as Myanmar's military junta bolsters ties with Russia.

Protests on Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday

Protests on Aung San Suu Kyi's birthday

Flower protests mark Suu Kyi's 76th birthday

The flowers were of special significance, as the Myanmar leader is often seen with flowers in her hair.

Myanmar police officer with a gun

Myanmar police officer with a gun

UN calls for halt of weapons to Myanmar

The resolution is a strong show of international opposition to the Myanmar junta's coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi.

A girls plays in front of her home in a poor community on the outskirts of Yangon

A girls plays in front of her home in a poor community on the outskirts of Yangon

Myanmar: Time running out to avoid humanitarian crisis

Global aid organizations are warning of a looming humanitarian catastrophe in Myanmar.

Protesters hold sign of Aung San Suu Kyi with words "Free our Leader"

Protesters hold sign of Aung San Suu Kyi with words "Free our Leader"

Aung San Suu Kyi trial begins in Myanmar

Suu Kyi faces a widening array of charges such as flouting coronavirus rules and "illegally" importing walkie-talkies.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi charged with corruption

The military regime alleges the deposed leader accepted illegal payments. Suu Kyi is expected to go on trial next week.

File photo: Protesters display a poster with an image of Aung Saan Suu Kyi

File photo: Protesters display a poster with an image of Aung Saan Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi in court for first time since coup — reports

Aung San Suu Kyi appeared in court for the first time since a military coup pushed the country into turmoil.

Myanmar - Protest

Myanmar - Protest

Myanmar junta designates shadow government as 'terrorists'

The junta has accused a group of ousted lawmakers operating under cover of carrying out killings.

Two protestors stand holding a sign referencing the CDM

Two protestors stand holding a sign referencing the CDM

Myanmar: Civil servants face junta pressure

Workers associated with the civil disobedience movement have been thrown out of public housing and issued legal notices.

Polive vehicle blocking road in Myanmar

Polive vehicle blocking road in Myanmar

Myanmar security forces arrest Japanese journalist

Japan says it is asking Myanmar to free a Japanese journalist who has been taken into custody by troops.

File photo: Anti-coup protesters raise the three finger of resistance and a portrait of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

File photo: Anti-coup protesters raise the three finger of resistance and a portrait of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Coup opponents announce 'unity government' in Myanmar

Myanmar's deposed politicians declared a shadow government with anti-coup activists and ethnic minorities.

India's Mizoram state

India's Mizoram state

Fleeing violence, Myanmar nationals in India seek asylum

The volatile situation in Myanmar has prompted many to flee and cross the border into India's northeastern states.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi

Suu Kyi's lawyers indicate she may be unaware of unrest

The ousted leader's attorneys have only been able to talk to their client about "legal matters."

Myanmar's embassy in the UK

Myanmar's embassy in the UK

Protests erupt after military seizes Myanmar embassy

Protesters gathered in front of Myanmar's embassy in London after the military attache reportedly seized the building.

A demonstrator holds an egg reading sure we will win while signing a three-finger salute

A demonstrator holds an egg reading sure we will win while signing a three-finger salute

Myanmar protesters demonstrate with Easter eggs

Protesters used the holiday symbol to take a stand against the military overthrow of Aung San Suu Kyi's government.

Students, teachers and engineers from Dawei Technological University stage a protest against the military coup

Students, teachers and engineers from Dawei Technological University stage a protest against the military coup

550 civilians killed since Myanmar coup

A rights group released the death toll as security forces continue to wage a deadly campaign against protesters.

Flowers hang during a nationwide flower campaign against the military coup in Yangon

Flowers hang during a nationwide flower campaign against the military coup in Yangon

Myanmar protesters hold 'flower protests'

Demonstrators placed floral tributes at locations where security forces have killed activists since the February 1 coup.

Myanmar Rangun | Festgenommene Demonstranten im Bus

Myanmar Rangun | Festgenommene Demonstranten im Bus

Myanmar releases hundreds of post-coup prisoners

Myanmar's military says it has released more than 600 prisoners arrested since the February 1 coup.

Firecrackers explode as protestors take cover behind a barricade during a demonstration against the military coup

Firecrackers explode as protestors take cover behind a barricade during a demonstration against the military coup

Myanmar junta keeps internet curbs in place

Myanmar's military rulers have said they will keep internet checks in place, and accused the media of fanning unrest.

Health care workers in white coats carry posters of overthrown political leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Health care workers in white coats carry posters of overthrown political leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar doctors and nurses stage dawn rally against coup

Health care workers rallied at dawn in central Myanmar in a bid to avoid a confrontation with security forces.