The Myanmar Army (Burmese: တပ်မတော်(ကြည်း); pronounced [taʔmədɔ̀ tɕí]) is the largest branch of the Tatmadaw, the armed forces of Myanmar, and has the primary …

'Grand Armed Forces'), also known as Sit-Tat (Burmese: စစ်တပ်; MLCTS: cactap., IPA: [sɪʔtaʔ], lit. 'Armed Forces'), is the armed forces of Myanmar (formerly Burma). It is …

6 days ago · Myanmar’s Military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, left, presents to Russian President Vladimir Putin a Buddhist book from 1838, which described the relations between …

Feb 1, 2025 · BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government on Friday announced another six-month extension of its mandate to rule in preparation for elections it has said will be held …

Feb 10, 2024 · The government in Myanmar has announced compulsory military service for all young men and women as the country's turmoil continues. The army seized power from the …

Feb 2, 2021 · In the early hours of February 1, Myanmar’s security forces detained a number of senior elected political leaders, chief ministers, and activists in the capital, Naypyidaw, and …

2 days ago · BANGKOK (AP) — Four years after seizing power from the elected administration, the head of the military government declared Myanmar will hold a general election within 10 …

Jan 15, 2025 · Myanmar's post-coup conflict has now stretched into its fourth year, with no resolution in sight. Far from subsiding, the conflict has escalated dramatically. Last year was …

Apr 27, 2024 · Two weeks after losing control of their base in Myawaddy, a vital border crossing, soldiers loyal to the military junta that seized power in a coup three years ago have retaken it.

Jan 31, 2022 · Myanmar, also known as Burma, has suffered decades of repressive military rule, widespread poverty, and civil war with ethnic minority groups. The transition away from full …