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Myanmar president hails 'triumph' of democratic transition

Myanmar President Thein Sein hails the "triumph" of the country's transition of power, addressing a military-dominated parliament for the final time before a handover to Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy movement.

Suu Kyi's NLD wins majority in Myanmar

The National League for Democracy has won a landslide victory in Myanmar's historic election, say vote officials.

Suu Kyi heads for landslide victory in Myanmar polls

Myanmar's ruling party concedes defeat in the country's general election as the opposition led by democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi appears on course for a landslide victory.

Myanmar floods: President declares state of emergency

Myanmar's President Thein Sein declares a state of emergency in four regions after heavy floods left 27 people dead.

Myanmar can't be forced, says Thai PM

Thein Sein aide says country not likely to attend meeting on boat people;Prayu says this is neighbours' right

January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016

Myanmar president hails 'triumph' of democratic transition

Myanmar President Thein Sein hails the "triumph" of the country's transition of power, addressing a military-dominated parliament for the final time before a handover to Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy movement.

November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015

Suu Kyi's NLD wins majority in Myanmar

The National League for Democracy has won a landslide victory in Myanmar's historic election, say vote officials.

November 9, 2015
November 9, 2015

Suu Kyi heads for landslide victory in Myanmar polls

Myanmar's ruling party concedes defeat in the country's general election as the opposition led by democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi appears on course for a landslide victory.

August 1, 2015
August 1, 2015

Myanmar floods: President declares state of emergency

Myanmar's President Thein Sein declares a state of emergency in four regions after heavy floods left 27 people dead.

May 16, 2015
May 16, 2015

Myanmar can't be forced, says Thai PM

Thein Sein aide says country not likely to attend meeting on boat people;Prayu says this is neighbours' right