To mark detained Myanmar leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday, The Irrawaddy presents a timeline of the key events in her life.

The conflict between Iran and Israel continues to intensify, with strikes on nuclear, broadcasting and fuel sites, rising ...

China’s growing involvement in Myanmar’s civil war is propping up the regime for now, but Beijing underestimates the opposition’s resolve, fueling further instability.

Fighting has flared in Lone Khin village tract close to Hpakant town as regime troops attack jade mines under KIA control.

Nationalist posturing escalates border tensions, threatening trade ties, cross-border labor and fragile political balances.

Protesters have condemned toll fees charged by the civilian People’s Administration Organization in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region. Protests at the Bo Yine checkpoint on the Sagaing-Shwebo road have ...

Junta greenwashes deforestation, pushes to revive steel production, thanks China on anniversary of ties, reinforces Kyaukphyu as AA advances, and promises voting in 267 townships.

Junta troops’ advance towards strategic town of Nawnghkio has now run into strong TNLA defense outside the town.

Kyaw Swar Lin, a protege of the junta boss but untested in combat, takes operational command as the army faces a new wave of battlefield challenges on multiple fronts.

Regime tourism minister Kyaw Soe Win is in Moscow trying to boost Russian visitor numbers to Myanmar, despite the failure of previous efforts.

Resistance groups in Pale Township have told residents to expect retaliation for the downing of a regime jet on Tuesday.

Driven by fear and jealousy, Myanmar’s military leaders repeatedly attacked and imprisoned Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Now, you can ...