Myanmar resistance urges West to provide arms for fight against junta
Reuters The defence chief of Myanmar’s shadow government has called for international help to arm its resistance forces fighting the ruling military, requesting support similar to that being given to Ukrainians battling invading Russian troops. The people of Ukraine and Myanmar’s pro-democracy militias are all fighting for freedom and giving their lives, but those taking […]
Myanmar urged to avoid violence after junta opponents declare revolt
Reuters South-East Asian and Western countries have urged all sides in Myanmar to refrain from violence and allow in humanitarian aid, after a shadow government, formed by opponents of military rule, declared a nationwide uprising against the junta. The National Unity Government said on Tuesday it was launching a “people’s defensive war” in a bid to […]
Myanmar unity government says it must be part of any ASEAN bid to end crisis
Reuters Myanmar’s newly formed government of national unity urged neighbouring countries to not recognise the junta that seized power in February and to negotiate with it instead as part of any attempt to solve the crisis that began with the coup. The 10-member Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been trying to find a […]