Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, now president since 2026, stays in the news amid ongoing coup fallout and contested elections. Bio: former general (b. 1956).
Since early 2026, over 2,800 Rohingya refugees have risked dangerous sea crossings from Bangladesh and Myanmar to Malaysia and Indonesia. A fishing trawler carrying about 250 people capsized in the Andaman Sea in April, with nine survivors rescued and hundreds feared dead. Reduced humanitarian aid and ongoing conflict are worsening conditions in refugee camps, pushing more to attempt perilous journeys.
Myanmar's military government has reduced Aung San Suu Kyi's prison term to 18 years and will move her to a designated residence, not a release, as it seeks international legitimacy amid ongoing civil conflict and renewed amnesties for thousands of prisoners.
Min Aung Hlaing has traveled to India for a five-day visit to hold talks with Prime Minister Modi and other officials, aiming to strengthen ties and explore cooperation in economic, cultural, and security areas. The trip marks a re-engagement with regional partners after years of sanctions and isolation.