Myanmar’s military dictator refuses to commit to Aung San Suu Kyi’s release in rare interview Myanmar’s general turned president says potential amnesty for Suu Kyi ‘depends on her’ The Independent UK · Sep 24
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing visits Cambodia as he seeks to restore ASEAN engagement Myanmar’s military-backed president is heading to Cambodia to meet its leaders The Independent UK · Sep 11
Myanmar civil war nears rare opening for talks After more than five years of fighting, a rare window for talks over Myanmar’s devastating civil war is appearing, driven by a shift on the battlefield where the military has regained ground and mounting regional pressure to engage. Bangkok Post · Aug 5
Thai PM urges 'calibrated re-engagement' with Myanmar ahead of meeting with junta leader NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is expected in Thailand on Thursday, making his first trip there since becoming civilian leader as he seeks a return to the diplomatic fold for his pariah state. Bangkok Post · Aug 4
Myanmar's former junta chief kicks off visit to China as civilian president BEIJING - Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day visit at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, China's state media reported, marking his first trip to the world's second-largest economy since being elected president. Bangkok Post · Jun 15
Myanmar’s leader begins India visit as new military-backed government seeks to end years of isolation Former junta leader’s first foreign trip since taking on civilian role of president set to focus on security and regional ties The Independent UK · May 30
Myanmar President Aung Hlaing begins India visit Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India. The trip focuses on enhancing trade, connectivity, border security, and defence ties. He began in Bodh Gaya and will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. The visit also includes engagements in Mumbai to explore… The Economic Times · May 30
Thai foreign minister raises concerns over Aung San Suu Kyi in meeting with Myanmar leader Myanmar's coup leader-turned-president told Asean is worried about Suu Kyi’s wellbeing The Independent UK · Apr 23
'Our priorities are democracy & peace': Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing vows ASEAN normalcy Myanmar's newly sworn-in President Min Aung Hlaing said on Friday that his government has "many challenges to overcome" and would seek to normalise ties with the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, as he delivered his first inauguration address to parliament. The Times of India · Apr 10
Who is president Min Aung Hlaing? Former general consolidating Myanmar military’s grip on power In February of 2021, Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing wrested power from the elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and effectively plunged the Southeast Asian country into a civil war. The Independent UK · Apr 3
Former Myanmar spymaster to become military chief Ye Win Oo takes over command of military as junta leader Min Aung Hlaing prepares to step into presidency The Independent UK · Mar 31
Myanmar junta chief who led coup against Aung San Suu Kyi nominated for presidency Min Aung Hlaing set to become next president of Myanmar following ‘sham’ general elections The Independent UK · Mar 30
Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing commits to hold elections by year's end The 2021 military coup which ousted democratically-elected State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has been met with widespread opposition, sparking widespread protests and triggering an armed resistance which has plunged much of the country into conflict. Euronews · Mar 27, 2025
Continued conflict leaves Myanmar mired in crisis: UN Human suffering at unprecedented levels and criminal networks ‘out of control’, UN special envoy warns. Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024 Head of Myanmar's military government urges ethnic rebels to join peace talks The head of Myanmar’s military government has invited ethnic rebels to hold peace talks to end armed conflict across the country
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024 Military leader says Myanmar will hold a census next month to compile voter lists The head of Myanmar’s military government has declared that Myanmar will hold a national census next month to compile voter lists for a general election and to analyze population and socioeconomic trends
Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2024 Min Aung Hlaing talks tough as Myanmar’s armed forces face growing pressure Coup leader told troops at a annual parade that young people were being ‘tricked’ into joining resistance.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2023 Global action is needed to topple Myanmar’s criminal junta boss From brutal murders and military parades to jailed opponents, Min Aung Hlaing is true to the tyrant’s playbook. The worldwide fight for democracy has to be fought here
Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2022 Myanmar’s military leader extends state of emergency Senior General Min Aung Hlaing quoted stressing need to strengthen ‘genuine’ and ‘disciplined’ democratic system.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Myanmar leader begins peace talks with ethnic militia groups The head of Myanmar’s military government has held the first in a monthlong series of person-to-person peace talks he has initiated with the country’s historically restive ethnic minority groups