Also this week, regime boss Min Aung Hlaing conjured changes on Armed Forces Day, made his debut on Russian TV, and blamed popular uprising for derailing his poll schedule.
Also this week, the regime orchestrated Rohingya protests, lost the builder of its capital, and praised Putin after not-so-free election.
Also this week, the regime cut communications to halt resistance advances, and launched ‘bribe-or-serve’ scheme for depleted military.
Also this week, the regime denied doing a deal with its main resistance foe, prepared for first batch of 5,000 conscripts, and warned of ‘negative impacts’ from Thai seminar.
Also this week, the regime met defeat with martial law, launched conscription propaganda, and went recruiting in universities.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing sought Russian nuclear know-how, and bureaucrats braced for military service.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing used his plan for a sham election to justify enforcement of mandatory military service covering 14 million people.
Also this week, the junta boss praised the ‘precision’ of his artillery units—known for slaughtering civilians—while his depleted military went recruiting at schools.
Also this week, the regime’s election plan suffered another setback as the state of emergency was extended for another six months.
Also this week, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s home to be sold, Karen mission fails, ultimate penalty for beaten generals, and election talk as defeats mount.
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