Five years after the military seized power in Myanmar, removing elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the country remains deeply unstable. The military marked the anniversary by announcing a decisive victory for its political party in a general election that many observers have criticized as illegitimate. Despite this, the military has struggled to maintain control over large areas of the country.
According to Mark Farmaner, director of the NGO Burma Campaign UK, the military junta’s hold on power has weakened considerably. Armed resistance groups now control significant portions of Myanmar, undermining the military’s authority and complicating efforts to govern.
**Why this matters**
The ongoing conflict and loss of control by the military have led to widespread humanitarian issues and political instability in Myanmar. The situation affects regional security and raises concerns about the future of democracy and human rights in the country.
Source: News Source