Myanmar Royal Dragon Army leader Bo Nagar says the civilian National Unity Government must arm his revolutionaries.
Regime police chief meets Thai counterpart but Royal Thai Police statement said it was only to discuss fighting cross-border crime.
The economy shrank 18% and shed more than 1.5 million jobs in 2021 as investors flee and the financial system teeters amid war and economic mismanagement.
The Chin Defence Force in Kanpetlet claims it has successfully attacked regime troops from Magwe Region.
Derek Chollet visited a refugee camp and the Mae Tao Clinic; he is discussing US efforts to help restore democracy in Myanmar and provide aid during his SE Asian tour.
Lawmaker Ko Phyo Zeya Thaw’s wife said: “I would like to urge the international community not to stand by and watch this happen.”
Over 140 media workers have been arrested since the coup and around 60 remain in jail.
The military regime’s campaign of terror means more and more people are being driven from their homes.
Soldiers were sent into Hpa-an prison after two prisoners managed to escape.
The WHO said the man was shot dead in unclear circumstances while driving home in Mawlamyine, but a resistance group said it killed him because he was a regime informer.
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