Also this week, the regime lashed back at East Timor’s leader, sent imprisoned deserters back into battle, and exploited wounded troops for propaganda.
Also this week, army deserters got an amnesty, China was begged to intervene in Shan State, the coup leader sought to lift troop morale, and more.
Also this week, the junta boss played up relations with Beijing just a week after anti-China rallies, and five major claims about Operation 1027 were debunked as lies.
Also over the past seven days, Min Aung Hlaing failed to boost morale in battered army, while the junta tried to stir Shan fears, mobilized troops to defend Naypyitaw, and...
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.
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