Around 30 military figures are reportedly running in the election as part of regime chief Min Aung Hlaing's bid to maintain his grip on the new government.
Thursday's decision, which follows the U.S. government's aid withdrawal, was described by rights groups as a devastating blow to Myanmar's fragile civil society.
Also this week, the regime reined in Karen allies, jailed an election critic, texted fighters trying to topple it, and cried fake news on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's health.
Read all The Irrawaddy's coverage of Min Aung Hlaing's China visit, including his meetings with officials and investors, and analysis of Beijing's support for his regime.
Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has expunged Dr Aye Maung's conviction for treason so the regime-friendly Rakhine politician can run in the junta's planned election at the end of the year.
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Around 30 military figures are reportedly running in the election as part of regime chief Min Aung Hlaing's bid to maintain his grip on the new government.
Thursday's decision, which follows the U.S. government's aid withdrawal, was described by rights groups as a devastating blow to Myanmar's fragile civil society.
Also this week, the regime reined in Karen allies, jailed an election critic, texted fighters trying to topple it, and cried fake news on Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's health.
Two 500-lb bombs struck a private high school and nearby area in Kyauktaw's Thayat Tabin Village, the Arakan Army and locals said.
Read all The Irrawaddy's coverage of Min Aung Hlaing's China visit, including his meetings with officials and investors, and analysis of Beijing's support for his regime.
Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has expunged Dr Aye Maung's conviction for treason so the regime-friendly Rakhine politician can run in the junta's planned election at the end of the year.
Kim Aris talks to the Irrawaddy a week after he raised the alarm over the ousted democracy leader's worsening heart condition.
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