Myanmar Military Extends State of Emergency for 6 More Months Amid Escalating Conflict

Jul 31, 2024, 09:05 AM

Myanmar's military regime has extended the state of emergency for another six months, according to state media. The extension comes as the junta faces significant challenges, including ongoing civil conflict with ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy fighters since a 2021 coup. The Arakan Army has pushed the military to the brink in a monsoon war, and the regime is reeling from recent battle losses. Senior UN officials have expressed deep concern over the escalation of conflict, citing reports of direct targeting of civilians in aerial attacks and the abduction and forced recruitment of children by armed forces. China and neighboring countries are also pressuring Myanmar as the situation deteriorates.