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Delhi sought Shringla meeting with Suu Kyi, junta gave cold shoulder

December 24, 2021 6:31 am

Shringla, who was on a working visit to Myanmar the last two days, met leaders of Suu Kyi's party. It was India's first high-level official outreach to Myanmar's military regime since the coup in February this year.

Myanmar junta to start court case against Suu Kyi next week

June 08, 2021 10:16 am

Suu Kyi's supporters say the charges against her are politically motivated and are meant to discredit her and legitimize the military's takeover.

Myanmar generals tighten grip on power as US calls for sanctions

February 02, 2021 8:22 am

The crisis in Myanmar is one of the first major tests of Biden's pledge to collaborate more with allies on international challenges, especially on China's rising influence. That stance contrasts with former President Donald Trump's often go-it-alone 'America First' approach.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi says terrorism in Rakhine State a threat to region

August 21, 2018 3:29 pm

The Nobel peace prize laureate, once seen as the face of Myanmar's struggle for democracy, has been criticised for her failure to speak out against the military crackdown, which the United Nations has called "ethnic cleansing".

Suu Kyi says outside hate narratives driving Myanmar tension

June 22, 2018 1:12 am

Posts denigrating the Rohingya and Muslims are very common and include anti-Muslim material reposted from Indian and European and US right-wing organizations and individuals.

Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi to miss United Nations trip amid Rohingya crisis

September 13, 2017 5:02 pm

The Rohingya violence has incubated a humanitarian crisis on both sides of the border and piled intense global pressure on Aung San Suu Kyi to condemn the army campaign, which the UN has described as having all the hallmarks of "ethnic cleansing".

Myanmar's Suu Kyi undergoes eye surgery, says official

April 09, 2016 7:35 pm

He declined to comment on the specific nature of the operation but said it was minor and that Suu Kyi, who is state counsellor and foreign minister, would return to hospital for surgery on the other eye on April 16.

Myanmar's NLD seeks to bolster Aung San Suu Kyi's dominant cabinet role

March 31, 2016 9:47 pm

The NLD tabled a special bill, mentioning Nobel peace laureate by name, that would create the post of a National Presidential Adviser, giving her freedom to coordinate intra-ministerial affairs and help influence the executive.

Blocked from presidency, Suu Kyi to be Myanmar foreign minister

March 22, 2016 6:41 pm

Aung San Suu Kyi will become foreign minister in Myanmar's new civilian government, her party said on Tuesday, giving the democracy champion a formal position despite being blocked from the presidency.

Suu Kyi's former driver Htin Kyaw confirmed for Myanmar presidential race

March 11, 2016 12:36 pm

Htin Kyaw was approved by a 274-29 vote in the lower house of parliament to be chosen a finalist for a presidential election. A vote is underway in the upper house to choose the second finalist.

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