Junta Watch

Also this week, the junta boss boosted military spending, issued a renewed war cry, and ordered elections in regime-controlled areas by January.

Also this week, the regime armed vigilante groups to control cities, while threatening families of men called up for conscription.

Also this week, the regime ordered progress on China’s BRI projects in war-torn Rakhine, and called on resistance groups to back its planned election. 

Also this week, the regime chief strengthened ties with Russia and Belarus during a goodwill tour of his key allies.

Also this week, the cash-strapped regime arranged migrant workers for war-torn Russia, got PR lessons from ASEAN, topped internet shutdown rankings, restarted Dawei SEZ with rubles, and discussed border scams...

Also this week, the regime issued threats to bomb resistance-held mines, appointed an ambassador to Iran, opened the door to Chinese security forces, tightened India ties, and lashed out at...

Also this week, the regime signaled further election delays, and lost more territory amid reports of a growing crisis in the ranks.

Also this week, the junta boss urged parties to prepare for ‘impossible poll’, and quelled China’s anger while shielding border fraudsters.   

Also this week we locate the junta’s emergency minister in Russia studying how to deal with a falling glacier.

Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing urged pride in an army reviled for war crimes, as his junta looked for a thaw in US relations under Trump and toasted tightening...