Myanmar's military regime extends state of emergency by 6 months as civil war rages
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In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, center, speaks during meeting with members of the National Defense and Security Council Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections. (The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP)In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, rear right, speaks during meeting with members of the National Defense and Security Council Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections. (The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP)FILE - Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, head of the military council, inspects officers during a parade to commemorate Myanmar's 78th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on March 27, 2023. Hlaing on Monday July 22, 2024 also took the position of acting president to replace the holder of that post, who was unable to perform his duties due to health problems. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo, File)
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In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, center, speaks during meeting with members of the National Defense and Security Council Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. The military regime that seized power in Myanmar 3 1/2 years ago on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the civil war-wracked country for another six months, saying it needs time to prepare for long-promised elections. (The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP)