Members of the Myanmar military march during a parade to mark the country’s Independence Day in Naypyidaw on January 4, 2023. Photo: AFP
Myanmar coup anniversary: ‘Hatred of junta’ mounts as military ruler Min Aung Hlaing plans polls
- Any polls will fall short of democratic standards, and prospects for peace and stability are ‘extremely bleak’ this year, critics say
- Analysts call for global commitment to end junta’s widespread abuses through targeted sanctions and accountability for atrocities
Members of the Myanmar military march during a parade to mark the country’s Independence Day in Naypyidaw on January 4, 2023. Photo: AFP
