Also this week, pro-regime demonstrators claimed China gave the green light for the ethnic resistance’s border offensive.
Also this week, the regime called emergency meetings as a resistance offensive spread, and also beefed up trade and military ties with fellow pariah Russia.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing pleaded for China’s help amid Shan State defeats, including the surrender of an entire brigade.
Also this week, Russia pushed language along with arms supplies, another corruption scandal, and China hinted at great leap forward for investment.
Also this week, expats were told to pay tax to renew passports, regime cronies reportedly targeted in graft crackdown, and Min Aung Hlaing was snubbed by China.
Also this week: The junta-appointed Union Election Commission launched the first public trial of its electronic voting machines.
Also this week, pro-junta media became the latest victims of the cash-strapped regime’s tax blitz.
Also this week, Min Aung Hlaing boasted of a ‘tourism uptick’, but despairing operators tell a different tale.
Also this week, the junta's media mouthpiece offered mental health advice to staff propagandizing for a war on civilians.
Also this week, ex-Home Affairs minister Soe Htut became latest general in the firing line over surging prices.
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