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Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also known as Burma (the official name until 1989), is a country in Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million.
3 days ago · Geographical and historical treatment of Myanmar (Burma), including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.
Apr 20, 2024 · Myanmar has returned to a military reign of terror and the fractured reality of civil war. The lawlessness that thrives in conflict areas has radiated outward, with transnational crime networks...
The Myanmar civil war, also called the Burmese Spring Revolution, Burmese civil war or People's Defensive War, is an ongoing civil war following Myanmar's long-running insurgencies, which escalated significantly in response to the 2021 military coup d'état and the subsequent violent crackdown on anti-coup protests.
May 26, 2023 · Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, gained independence from Britain in 1948, but its post-independence history has been characterised by unrest and conflict, with long-standing struggles for...
2 days ago · Now only 14% of Myanmar’s territory and 33% of its population, mostly in cities, are under stable junta control, according to the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar, a group of former UN experts.
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 military rule starting...
6 days ago · Stay on top of Myanmar latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
May 30, 2024 · Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a country located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia. A nexus of cultural and material exchange for thousands of years, it has been mired in civil conflict since gaining independence from Britain in 1948.
May 21, 2024 · The BBC spends a month inside Myanmar, where young medics, teachers and fighters are powering the revolution against the ruling military junta.
