YANGON (AFP) – Myanmar’s junta has been given permission to extend the state of emergency for another six months, state media reported today, a move likely to prevent elections the military has promised to hold in August. further delay
Myanmar has been in chaos since the military seized power in 2021, and the subsequent crackdown on dissent has sparked fighting in parts of the country while heavily damaging the country’s economy.
On the 2nd anniversary of the coup State media reported that the National Security and Defense Council had agreed to the request of junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. extend the declaration of a state of emergency
“The state of emergency will be extended for another six months. Starting from February 1, the sovereignty of the state will once again be transferred to the head of state,” said Acting President Myint Swe.
The announcement came as streets were empty and shops closed across the country in protest on the sport’s anniversary. and the Western powers have imposed a new round of sanctions on the generals.
The streets of Yangon are mostly deserted by early morning. according to an AFP reporter. After campaigners urged people across the country to close their businesses and stay at home.
About 200 army supporters marched through the historic downtown area of Yangon in the afternoon. accompanied by some soldiers
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Yangon, issued a warning of possible anti-democracy activity and violence during the anniversary. in Bangkok Around 400 protesters gathered in front of the Myanmar embassy. where some shouted anti-military words and held pictures of Aung San Suu Kyi.
