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Junta to counter armed resistance with ‘public’ militias, Myanmar military spokesperson says
A so-called ‘public security system’ made up of pro-military civilians, soldiers and police will support the junta in their fight against the nationwide anti-coup resistance movement
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Junta plans to bring fire department, Red Cross and Buddhist network into new ‘security force’
A leaked order states that social welfare organisations and political parties are among those called on to be part of a ‘public security force’
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Myanmar army chief issues law sending junta police officers to war
Coup leader Min Aung Hlaing calls on police to join military battles against resistance forces
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Myanmar army to ‘accelerate’ operations in Sagaing with support of Pyu Saw Htee militias
Pro-military Pyu Saw Htee groups participated in army raids on villages, but a resistance leader questions whether the members are junta supporters or forced recruits
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ASEAN envoy’s Myanmar trip unsuccessful, leading NLD member says
The delegation is criticised for only meeting with junta-aligned figures and failing to enforce the Southeast Asian bloc’s five-point consensus
