Here’s what the international community can and should do about it.
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April 19, 2021
In this file photo, soldiers from the Kachin Independence Army patrols outside Laiza, Myanmar, April 2, 2012.
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Min Ko Naing, a veteran political activist, and a leading figure behind Myanmar’s Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), the legitimate interim government opposing the junta, has put it clearly: Activists opposed to the junta should go to territories held by allied ethnic armed organizations in the southeast. “These territories will become ‘free zones’ where they can continue the fight against the military together with ethnic minorities. Those who remain in the cities will continue their fight by guerrilla protests,” he told Radio Free Asia.
The move marks the beginning of a protracted struggle for the country’s future.
April 19, 2021
Anti-coup protesters hold leaf branches and signs to welcome the National Unity Government (NUG) as they march Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Yangon, Myanmar.
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On Friday, opponents of Myanmar’s junta formally announced the establishment of a National Unity Government (NUG) aimed at bringing together opponents to military rule, and marshaling local and international support for the restoration of democracy.
Centered on Aung San Suu Kyi and her ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) government, the formation of the NUG marks a culmination of 11 weeks of opposition following the military’s seizure of power on February 1.
YANGON (AFP) – A ‘Parliament’ working in hiding to oust Myanmar’s junta from power announced a new shadow government yesterday, with deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi at its helm alongside ethnic minority politicians. The country has been in turmoil since the military detained Suu Kyi and seized power, triggering a massive uprising that the […]
Top, from left: President Win Myint, State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, Vice President Duwa Lashi La, Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than, Minister of Foreign Affairs Zin Mar Aung, Minister of Home Affairs and Immigration Lwin Ko Latt and Minister of Defense Yee Mon. Bottom, from left: Minister of Federal Union Affairs Dr. Lian Hmung Sakhong, Minister of Planning, Finance and Investments Tin Tun Naing, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Dr. Win Myat Aye, Minister of International Cooperation Dr. Sa Sa, Minister of Education and Minster of Health Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Dr. Too Khaung (aka-Tu Hkawng) and Minister of Women, Youths and Children Affairs Naw Susanna Hla Hla Soe.
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Myanmar s Ousted MPs Form National Unity Government Against Military After Coup
Opponents of Myanmar s junta forces have set up an interim National Unity government. and the members of Aung San Suu Kyi s ousted cabinet have formed it.
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Opponents of Myanmar s junta forces have set up an interim National Unity government on April 15. The members of Aung San Suu Ky s ousted cabinet and major ethnic minority groups have formed the government. The National Unity Government is an upgrade from the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw(CRPH), which was established shortly after the coup by elected lawmakers who were denied access to the seats by the military.