Myanmar's Parliament Elects First Civilian President In Decades
U Htin Kyaw is a close ally of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, who was barred from running herself by the country's constitution.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Apologizes For Not Becoming Myanmar's President
The Nobel Peace laureate released a letter Thursday explaining the situation and apologizing for "not fully fulfilling the people's desire" by becoming their president.
Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Takes Control Of Myanmar's Parliament
The change comes after years of strife — and a weekend of celebration in Myanmar. But by law, Suu Kyi is barred from assuming the presidency.
'All-Day Breakfast' In Myanmar: Catfish Chowder Loaded With Condiments
The breakfast dish known as mohinga is sold all day long by curbside hawkers who carrying their wares on shoulder poles or bicycle carts, as well as in shops and restaurants in every price range.
You'll Never Guess The Most Charitable Nation In The World
Hint: It's not the United States. (We're number 2). And it's definitely not a country from the Western world.
Eye On The Invisible: A Photographer's Quest To Spotlight The Stateless
Greg Constantine has spent 10 years documenting the world's stateless people. They live without passports, without ID cards, without dignity — but not without hope.
Myanmar Is Also Known As Burma, But We Won't Keep Repeating That
For years, it's been NPR's style to say that Myanmar is "also known as Burma" at the start of reports about that nation. We don't think that's necessary anymore.
Amid Slow Vote Count, Myanmar Opposition 'Cautiously' Eyes Victory
Opposition supporters believe they have won the country's freest election in more than two decades. But the military still holds 25 percent of parliamentary seats.
Opposition Party Headed For Win In Myanmar's First Free Election In 25 Years
Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the National League for Democracy party, is confident of her party's victory in the historic election.
Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar
The country also known as Burma went to the polls on Sunday for the freest elections in decades. Supporters of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy were already celebrating.