Ye Myo Hein

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Myanmar’s Resistance Is Gaining Ground, but It Needs U.S. Help

For decades, Myanmar’s military junta has withstood both foreign pressure and an array of armed rebel groups opposed to its dominance of the country. But over the past two months, the generals’ aura of invincibility has been significantly dented at home. Resistance forces galvanized by the junta’s coup in 2021 — which seized power from a democratically elected government — have made unprecedented gains, seizing a growing number of towns, more than 400 military outposts and the strategic initiative.

These gains, achieved without significant international support, bring Myanmar to a critical point in the long struggle to throw off the yoke of the junta.…  Seguir leyendo »

Members of the Myanmar security forces stand guard on a street in Yangon on July 19. STR/AFP via Getty Images

Ever since the Myanmar junta seized power in February 2021, there have been calls to engage with the regime to negotiate a path to peace. But facing a widespread resistance, the desperate junta will stop at nothing—including mass killings and large-scale village arson attacks—to remain in power. So far, the military regime has shown no signs of backing down and has continued to intensify violent repression.

The recent execution of four pro-democracy activists against appeals by the international community clearly demonstrates that the junta rejects the peaceful resolution to the current crises, as has been proposed by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and neighboring countries.…  Seguir leyendo »