Government Orders Civil Servants, Ex-Military to Prepare for War
- ndtv.com
The military ruled Myanmar with an iron fist for 50 years after seizing power in 1962, insisting it was the only institution capable of holding the diverse country together.
The 2021 coup dashed hopes for reform and triggered a groundswell of opposition that has united pro-democracy activists in towns and cities with ethnic minority forces fighting for self-determination in hinterlands.
Clashes have sent refugees into all of Myanmar's neighbors, including thousands who fled into India in recent days from fighting in Chin State in the northwest.
Pemimpin junta militer Myanmar, Than Shwe
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Western governments have re-imposed sanctions on the Myanmar junta in response to the coup and crackdowns on protests and demanded the release of Suu Kyi and other pro-democracy politicians and activists.
Myanmar's Southeast Asian neighbors have tried to encourage a peace process but the generals have largely ignored their efforts.
The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by the "expansion of conflict in Myanmar" and called for all parties to protect civilians, a spokesperson said.
"The number of displaced people in Myanmar now exceeds 2 million," the spokesperson said.
The Arakan Army (AA) rebel group fighting for autonomy in Rakhine State said on Wednesday that dozens of police and military men had surrendered or been captured as its forces advanced.
The junta spokesperson denounced the group saying it was "destroying" Rakhine State.
VIVA Militer: Tentara Angkatan Bersenjata Myanmar (Tatmadaw)
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Separately, a video posted on social media by anti-military forces in Kayah State showed wounded junta troops surrendering to insurgents, who were seen offering medical help.
"We are ready to shoot you right now but we won't do that. You raise the white flag and walk out, nothing will happen to you," a fighter who identified himself as the vice commander-in-chief of the rebel Karenni National Defence Force is heard telling the junta soldiers.
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