Thein Sein

Myanmar Elections 2015: Aung San Suu Kyi’s Party Wins Historic Majority

Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy, has won Myanmar’s general election, officials say. With more than…

9 years ago

Myanmar Elections 2015: Aung San Suu Kyi Wins Seat in Parliament

Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has won her own seat after the country’s historic parliamentary election. Aung San…

9 years ago

Myanmar: Barack Obama meets opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi

President Barack Obama has met Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon. At a news briefing with the…

10 years ago

Burma: Meiktila state of emergency following three days of violence between Buddhists and Muslims

Burma has imposed a state of emergency in Meiktila following three days of communal violence between Buddhists and Muslims. A…

12 years ago

Burma’s President Thein Sein admits Rakhine destruction

Burma's President Thein Sein has acknowledged major destruction in Rakhine state, the scene of recent ethnic unrest. "There have been…

12 years ago

Thein Sein, Burma’s president will grant amnesty to more than 6,300 prisoners.

Thein Sein, Burma's president will grant amnesty to more than 6,300 prisoners starting with tomorrow, according to the local state-controlled…

13 years ago