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Myanmar Court Sentences 9 Activists to Up to 37 Years for Election Boycott Protest

Myanmar courts sentenced nine activists, including prominent figure Htet Myat Aung, to up to 37 years in prison for urging a boycott of the December 2025 military-backed election. The activists were arrested after a flash protest in Mandalay and convicted under election and anti-terrorism laws. The sentences drew criticism from human rights groups, who said the legal crackdown aims to stifle dissent and legitimize a fraudulent election.

Jul 29, 2026

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Son of Aung San Suu Kyi demands proof she is alive from Myanmar junta

The youngest son of detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has demanded that Myanmar's military government provide verifiable proof that she is still alive. The demand follows the junta's April announcement that her sentence had been reduced to about 17 years and she had been moved to house arrest, but he says those statements are insufficient to confirm her condition.

Jun 28, 2026

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Indian PM Modi meets Myanmar junta chief in New Delhi

Indian PM Modi met Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi, sparking criticism from opposition groups. India defended its policy of dialogue, saying isolation would not yield better results. The leaders discussed trade, security, border management, and regional issues.

Jun 1, 2026

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Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to House Arrest

Myanmar's former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, the military junta confirmed on April 24. The transfer comes during a mass amnesty for the Buddhist holiday, with her sentence reduced from 33 to 18 years. The UN welcomed the move as a step toward a credible political process.

Apr 30, 2026

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Myanmar reduces prison terms by one-sixth for all inmates; Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence further commuted

Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has ordered a one-sixth reduction in prison terms for all inmates, further reducing the sentence of former elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The move is the second mass amnesty this month, as the military regime faces ongoing civil conflict and international criticism over political repression.

Apr 30, 2026