China backs Myanmar Junta yet it holds out olive branch to NLD

China has indicted to ruling Mynamar junta that the country’s National League for Democracy (NLD) must not be disbanded while expressing their wish to continue previous investments agreements made in Myanmar. This decision has reportedly puzzled many people in Myanmar. They are questioning why China is against the dissolution of NLD, despite the junta-appointed Union Election Commission […]

Myanmar’s election commission mulls dissolving Suu Kyi’s NLD over allegations of fraud

Myanmar’s election commission is considering dissolving Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party over allegations of fraud during last year’s election. On Friday, military-appointed commission chairman Thein Soe spoke at a meeting with political parties in the capital Naypyitaw and talked about dissolving NLD, reported NHK World. He said, “What shall we […]

Unions call to shut Myanmar economy, NLD official dies

Myanmar’s major trade unions called on members to shut down the economy from Monday to support a campaign against last month’s coup, turning up the pressure on the junta as security forces cracked down on demonstrators staging widespread protests. “To continue economic and business activities as usual…will only benefit the military as they repress the […]