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Myanmar Military Extends State of Emergency Amid Ongoing Crisis and Planned Elections

Myanmar's military government extends its state of emergency for six months while preparing for elections, facing internal resistance and calls for nonviolent opposition.

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  1. Myanmar’s military government extends state of emergency by 6 months

    The military's extension of emergency rule only serves to underscore its desperate attempt to cling to power amid mounting resistance and chaos in Myanmar.

    Myanmar’s military government extends state of emergency by 6 months

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  2. Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months

    The military's extension of the state of emergency underscores its desperation to maintain power and the uncertain trajectory of Myanmar's political landscape, characterized by ongoing chaos and resistance from opposition groups.

    Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·2M
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  3. Myanmar's Military Government Extends State of Emergency by 6 Months

    The military's repeated extensions of emergency rule underscore its desperate struggle to maintain control in a country that has spiraled into crisis, revealing a facade of stability while failing to address the underlying turmoil and suffering of the population.

    Myanmar's Military Government Extends State of Emergency by 6 Months

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Jan 31st, 2025, 7:08 AM ET

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Myanmar's military government has prolonged its state of emergency for another six months, maintaining control amid a severe internal crisis. Originally initiated in February 2021 following a coup, the military claims the extension is necessary to stabilize the nation ahead of elections expected later this year. Opposition groups, however, denounce the elections as illegitimate, citing widespread human rights abuses and suppression of dissent. The military has set a precedent of delays regarding elections, and with growing armed resistance, the political landscape remains tumultuous as critics warn of further unrest.

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