Myanmar Independence Day

Myanmar philanthropist and writer Than Myint Aung (L) is with her relatives and friends after her release from Insein prison in Yangon, Myanmar, 04 January 2023. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
06 January 2023
Several notable personalities were released in the prison amnesty on 4 January to mark...
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05 January 2023
Myanmar troops and weaponry parade through the military-built capital Naypyidaw to mark...
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05 January 2023
Buses carrying freed prisoners leave Yangon's Insein prison as Myanmar's junta releases...
This handout photo taken and released January 2, 2023 by the Myanmar Military Information Team shows hardline Buddhist monk Wirathu (L) being presented an award for "outstanding work for the good of the Union of Myanmar" by military chief Min Aung Hlaing (R) at a ceremony in Naypyidaw. Photo: AFP
04 January 2023
Firebrand monk U Wirathu dubbed the "Buddhist bin Laden" for his role in stirring up...
Myanmar troops and weaponry parade through the capital Naypyidaw to mark Independence Day Wednesday, days after the military junta increased democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term to 33 years. Screenshot from MRTV
04 January 2023
Myanmar troops and weaponry paraded through the military-built capital Naypyidaw to mark...
24 December 2022
The State Administration Council issued new gold coins on 21 December to celebrate the...
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05 January 2022
Junta's State Administration Council holds a ceremony in Myanmar’s capital of Naypyidaw...
Myanmar President Win Myint. Photo: President Office
05 January 2019
Myanmar President Win Myint called for peace and stability amongst the races in a speech...