The Situation in Myanmar

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Myanmar is in a critical period of change and uncertainty. Since the 1 February, 2021 military coup, citizens across the country have made it clear that they will not accept a return to military rule. Ethnic Revolutionary Organisations (EROs) have been resisting military predation and ethno-religious hegemony for decades and, despite real political differences, have been communicating and coordinating more effectively than ever before. 

The current nationwide revolution was sparked by widespread protests and a Civil Disobedience Movement that has maintained its commitment and focus in the face of brutal military tactics of repression. Grassroots People’s Defense Forces (PDFs) have mobilized rapidly and cooperated with existing armed groups for training and joint action against the military. The National Unity Government (NUG) has worked to organize domestic groups and to gain external support for the revolution.

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