Myanmar gained its independence from the British Empire in 1948 under the Burma Independence Army, as a democratic nation. The first military rule began in 1958 and direct military rule started when Ne Win captured power through a coup d'état in 1962.

The Myanmar Army (Burmese: တပ်မတော်(ကြည်း); pronounced [taʔmədɔ̀ tɕí]) is the largest branch of the Tatmadaw, the armed forces of Myanmar, and has the primary responsibility of conducting land-based military operations.

5 days ago · Myanmar’s military government has announced another six-month extension of its mandate to rule in preparation for elections it has said will be held this year, as the country enters its fifth year of crisis. Menu. Menu. World. SECTIONS. Mideast Wars Russia-Ukraine War Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa.

Jan 31, 2022 · Myanmar, also known as Burma, has suffered decades of repressive military rule, widespread poverty, and civil war with ethnic minority groups. The transition away from full military rule...

On 1 February 2021, Myanmar's military took over the government in a coup, [2] causing ongoing anti-coup protests. [3] The first known city-states emerged in central Myanmar in the second century AD. They were founded by Tibeto-Burman-speaking migrants from …

Aug 1, 2024 · The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago extended a state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections.

Feb 10, 2024 · The government in Myanmar has announced compulsory military service for all young men and women as the country's turmoil continues. The army seized power from the civilian government in a...

4 days ago · Myanmar’s military government extends its mandate to rule another 6 months. ... On Friday, the military government extended a state of emergency another six months because it said more time was needed to restore stability before the election, state-run MRTV television reported. No exact date for the polls was given.

22 hours ago · (FILE) Members of a Myanmar military honor guard take part in a ceremony to mark Myanmar's 77th Independence Day in Naypyidaw on January 4, 2025. ... Kingdom and the United States issued a joint statement condemning the overthrow of Burma’s democratically elected government, and the subsequent actions of the military dictatorship that ...

4 days ago · Today marks four years since the Myanmar military regime overthrew the democratically elected government in Myanmar, creating one of the largest crises in the Indo-Pacific.