Myanmar

Myanmar, formerly Burma, is currently under military junta rule following a coup on February 1, 2021. This coup ousted the elected government and triggered widespread civil disobedience and armed resistance. The National Unity Government (NUG) was formed as a pro-democracy alternative, but its effectiveness is debated. Recent news focuses on the junta's controversial general election, widely criticized as a sham and won by the military-backed Union and Solidarity Party (USDP). The UN reports at least 170 deaths from military air strikes during the election period. ASEAN does not recognize the election's legitimacy. The junta is attempting to entice former civil servants who protested the coup to return to work, offering to remove them from blacklists. Resistance continues, particularly in regions like Tanintharyi. Myanmar's situation is relevant due to the ongoing civil war, human rights concerns, and its impact on regional stability.