Also this week, regime boss Min Aung Hlaing joined his main allies in Moscow as his regime bombed resistance-held territory during a quake ‘ceasefire’ and rejected Rohingya statehood.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing pleaded with workers to stay in Myanmar, while snubbing Malaysia’s appeal for a ceasefire extension to aid quake relief.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing paused church bombings to praise late Pope, quake-hit students and electricity users faced more trauma, Naypyitaw to downsize, and ASEAN ceasefire plea shot down.
Also this week, the regime chief greeted Thingyan with a poll push and more airstrikes, and met with Malaysia’s PM, and began moving quake-hit Naypyitaw offices to Yangon.
Also this week, the military regime ordered smashed ministries to reopen, bombed civilian disaster zones, pressed ahead with poll preparations, and more.
Also this week, the regime’s selective rescue effort in Naypyitaw, bullets for Chinese convoy, a traditional New Year tragedy, and selfies with Min Aung Hlaing.
Also this week, the junta boss boosted military spending, issued a renewed war cry, and ordered elections in regime-controlled areas by January.
On this day in 2021, Min Aung Hlaing’s army killed over 100 people across Myanmar while they peacefully protested against the February 1 coup.
Also this week, the regime armed vigilante groups to control cities, while threatening families of men called up for conscription.
From performing critical legal functions to formulating financial policy, these nine women play pivotal roles that support and sustain Min Aung Hlaing’s criminal regime.
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