By Ra Wai / MPA Advocacy groups say very few political detainees were included in a mass amnesty of more than 6,000 prisoners granted by Myanmar’s military authorities to mark Independence Day. On 4 January, the military commission announced the release of 6,134 inmates under Section 401(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. However, monitoring groups suggest the vast majority of those freed were...

By Hla Hla Win Displaced persons fleeing conflict in Maw Taung, southern Myanmar, are facing severe food shortages due to logistical restrictions imposed by Thai authorities at the border, aid workers say. Following the seizure of Maw Taung by resistance forces on 14 November last year, thousands of residents initially sought refuge in Thailand. Since the first week of December, many have returned to...

By Than Lyann / MPA The State Administration Council has announced a mass prisoner amnesty to mark Myanmar’s 78th Independence Day today, January 4. According to official statements, inmates from various prisons across the country are being released under Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Family members gathered outside the gates of Insein Prison and other regional facilities to welcome home their...

The Kyuntaw Road Festival Market, located in Sanchaung Township, Yangon Region, was held from September 16 to September 20. Visitors said that the Kyuntaw Road Festival Market, which had not been held since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, has become lively again this year as it has resumed starting in 2025.

31 Dec 2025 By MPA 2025 stands as a year in Myanmar's history defined by unforgettable turning points, challenges, and the unwavering resilience of the people. Risking their own lives, photojournalists have documented history through images—capturing emotions beyond words, events from the frontlines, political movements, and the struggles of daily life. The images featured here are MPA’s selection for the "Best Photos of 2025."...