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On November 8th, the Military Council convened an emergency meeting of the National Defense and Security Council in Naypyidaw, in response to a stunning series of bases and outposts captured by ‘Operation 1027’ launched by the Three Brotherhood Alliance in northern Shan State. Political analysts have suggested that confrontations across the country may intensify following the
Myanmar's junta on Tuesday said the country had "not returned to normalcy" almost two years after its coup, casting doubt over plans for elections and ending a state of emergency.
The dictator has revived ancient beliefs in the auspicious properties of white elephants and rubies; to Myanmar people, it is just another sign that he is unfit to rule.