International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.
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UN human rights chief condemns the elections, citing a crackdown on dissent.
Myanmar’s election is unlikely to change the reality for more than 1M Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Voting is under way in Myanmar’s heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.
The UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the electoral process is not free, fair or credible.
Myanmar’s military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability.
Three countries go to the polls on December 28, and observers say there is a chance for protest, even violence.
Myanmar tattooist Ng La cares little for the national election organised by his country’s despised military leaders.
Witnesses from Myanmar’s Rohingya community will also address closed-door ICJ hearing.
Noble laureate’s son says military must ‘prove’ Suu Kyi is healthy after years in detention following military coup.
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