A: Hey there! Heard anything exciting lately?
B: Not much, just the usual. What's up with you?

A: Oh, I think you missed some big news! Myanmar's military has been bombing areas controlled by pro-democracy forces, sadly killing more than 30 people, including civilians!
B: Whoa, that sounds serious... Where and when did it happen?

A: The independent outlet reported airstrikes hit two villages in Mandalay Region last Tuesday, killing 24 residents. More strikes on Saturday left at least 12 dead.
B: This is terrible! I hope things get better soon...

A: Well, the junta announced they're lifting the state of emergency, but only to prepare for a general election in December. But here's the catch: The vote can't happen while the emergency is declared.
B: So, they lifted it just to conduct elections, and then reimposed it again? That doesn't make sense...

A: Exactly! They immediately reimposed the emergency in areas where fighting is ongoing. They want to keep control there, you see.
B: The opposition already says any vote organized by the junta will be illegitimate. So, it seems like things aren't improving at all...

A: Yeah, looks that way. Let's hope for the best, though! 🙏
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Myanmar's military has repeatedly bombed areas controlled by pro-democracy forces in recent days. More than 30 people including civilians have been killed.



An independent outlet says airstrikes hit two villages in Mandalay Region last Tuesday--killing 24 residents and injuring 30. On Saturday, the military reportedly launched more strikes--leaving at least 12 dead.



The junta made a surprise announcement on Thursday that it was lifting the state of emergency. The military is preparing for a general election in December. Such a vote can't take place under the emergency--declared after the generals seized power in 2021.



But the junta immediately reimposed the emergency in areas where fighting is ongoing, aiming to maintain control there.



The opposition says any vote organized by the junta will be illegitimate.
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Quiz 1:
In which region were airstrikes reportedly carried out on Tuesday, killing 24 residents?
A. Mandalay Region
B. Yangon Region
C. Naypyidaw Region
D. Sagaing Region

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Answers:
Quiz 1: A

Quiz 2:
How many people, including civilians, have been reportedly killed as a result of the military's bombings in recent days?
A. More than 30 but fewer than 40
B. Exactly 30
C. More than 40 but fewer than 50
D. More than 50

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Answers:
Quiz 2: A

Quiz 3:
What is the planned date for the general election in Myanmar?
A. January 2023
B. February 2023
C. December 2022
D. March 2023

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Answers:
Quiz 3: C