Myanmar's junta chief has overseen a massive military parade and stressed his soldiers will continue to confront pro-democracy forces head-on.
Monday marked Armed Forces Day. The display commemorates the start of the country's fight for independence from Japan in 1945.
Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets took to the skies and over 8,000 troops marched in the capital, Naypyitaw.
The annual show of strength comes as the military intensifies its fight against pro-democracy forces and ethnic minorities.
Top general Min Aung Hlaing called the pro-democracy groups "terrorists." He said their attacks are a conspiracy to devastate the country, and the military will resolutely oppose them.
Myanmar has been mired in turmoil since the military seized power two years ago. It has cracked down violently on demonstrators and ethnic minority groups ever since.
The United Nations says nearly 3,000 civilians have been killed by security forces and one million have fled their homes.
Monday marked Armed Forces Day. The display commemorates the start of the country's fight for independence from Japan in 1945.
Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets took to the skies and over 8,000 troops marched in the capital, Naypyitaw.
The annual show of strength comes as the military intensifies its fight against pro-democracy forces and ethnic minorities.
Top general Min Aung Hlaing called the pro-democracy groups "terrorists." He said their attacks are a conspiracy to devastate the country, and the military will resolutely oppose them.
Myanmar has been mired in turmoil since the military seized power two years ago. It has cracked down violently on demonstrators and ethnic minority groups ever since.
The United Nations says nearly 3,000 civilians have been killed by security forces and one million have fled their homes.
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Summary
Myanmar's junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, led a military parade on Armed Forces Day, emphasizing continued confrontation against pro-democracy forces. The annual display commemorates the country's independence fight from Japan in 1945. Over 8,000 troops marched in Naypyitaw, with Soviet-era MiG-29
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230327_36/
Date: March 27, 2023
Created: 2023/03/27 22:37
Updated: 2025/12/09 05:47
Last Read: 2023/03/27 22:38