Yet, it has sparked resistance to reset the country. Myanmar pro-democracy activist Thinzar Shunlei Yi believes, despite past issues, the civilian government is the way forward, claiming the military coup has so far failed. Tension among ethnic groups is still present after years of conflict over autonomy and land disputes. The military deems both illegal.īut historically, uniting Myanmar has been a tricky task. The National Unity Government (NUG) claims to be the legitimate government of the country, protected by the People’s Defense Force (PDF). Shortly after the coup, a shadow government was formed, including ousted politicians and leaders from ethnic groups.
“For now, I think we’re heading into a very deep winter, and a very tough time for everyone,” he said. Speaking at an online event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT), Frontier Myanmar editor Thompson Chau said conditions for journalists working in Myanmar are not going to get any easier. Hundreds of Political Prisoners Held in Notorious Yangon Jail, Those Released Say They aim to kill, not to threaten,” the doctor said. One frontline doctor at a hospital in Yangon believes the military was shooting purposefully. “I can’t count, dead bodies are arriving. Soldiers have been quick to open fire to suppress anti-coup demonstrations.Ī health worker who treated injured protesters in a Yangon medical center described one March event that turned deadly. The World Bank recently forecast Myanmar’s economy to decline by 18% as a result of the coup and the worsening COVID-19 pandemic.īut the movement has not stopped the armed forces from taking a heavy-handed approach toward the resistance. Until now, the junta’s bureaucracy can’t perform well because of the CDM movement,” he said in an email to VOA. “The Spring Revolution is the largest popular movement in recent Myanmar’s history. The Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) began, a campaign that has seen thousands of professionals such as doctors, teachers, lawyers and engineers go on strike, refusing to work under military rule.Īnd according to Aung Thu Nyein a political analyst from Myanmar, the CDM campaign has been somewhat successful. 22, 2021.Įfforts to stifle military-controlled operations also soon materialized. FILE - Anti-coup protesters hold up signs that read "Join in CDM (Civil Disobedience Movement)'' during a rally near the Mandalay Railway Station in Mandalay, Myanmar, Feb.