Myanmar’s opposition rejects a military appeal for talks on a political solution to armed conflict
The main group coordinating opposition to military rule in Myanmar has rejected a surprise offer from the ruling generals to hold talks on a political solution to the country’s nationwide armed conflict.
Myanmar junta urges armed opposition to join political fold in elections
Myanmar's ruling military on Thursday urged its armed opponents to abandon what it called "terrorism" and join the political fold in a general election next year, in an unexpected outreach to its enemies that was quickly rebuffed.
Myanmar military urges dialogue, opposition rejects call
Myanmar's military has urged pro-democracy forces to put down their weapons and resolve political issues through an election next year. But the armed opposition has dismissed the call, saying the junta does not have the authority to hold a vote.
Oposición de Myanmar rechaza invitación militar al diálogo para solución política a conflicto armado
El principal grupo que coordina la oposición al gobierno militar en Myanmar rechazó el viernes una oferta sorpresa de los generales gobernantes para mantener conversaciones sobre una solución política al conflicto armado nacional del país.
Myanmar military urges armed groups to stop fighting, join elections
Ye Myo Hein, a senior expert on Myanmar at the United States Institute of Peace, said the military's call to cease fighting, made public in a statement Thursday, was aimed to appease China. "The SAC [State Administration Council] is making overtures to Beijing,
Myanmar's military government launches a census seen as a way to gather information about opponents
A nationwide census has been launched by Myanmar’s military government, which says it will be used to compile voter lists for ...
Myanmar military leader calls for peace from all warring parties as it will bring back the tourists to the country
Myanmar military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called on all parties to reduce violence and restore peace to woo more ...
Myanmar junta launches census: What is its real intention behind the count?
Critics argue that the information gathered could be used to monitor and target opponents of the junta, as well as bolster ...
Myanmar’s Military Asks Rebels to Stop Fighting and Join in Elections
Though the offer was quickly rejected by several commanders of the opposition forces, it was still seen as a significant ...
Al Jazeera on MSN4d
Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks
The armed groups have taken control of swathes of the country since combining forces to launch a major offensive in October ...
Myanmar military leader calls for peace to bring back tourists
Myanmar military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called on all parties to reduce violence and restore peace to woo more ...
U.N. Sees ‘Human Rights Abyss’ in Myanmar as Military Kills Civilians
Three years after the military staged a coup, intensifying a civil war, civilians continue to pay the price, according to a ...
Al Jazeera on MSN13d
Myanmar’s military intensifying killing and torture of civilians, UN says
Myanmar’s military government has ramped up killings and arrests in an apparent bid to silence opponents with tens of ...