Shadow govt of Myanmar unveils concept to oppose military rule

Myanmar’s National Unity Government which is formed by the opposition of military rule, has conformed a strategy to oppose the junta

The military, which took over control of the country in February has been under pressure to end its rule.

Myanmar’s National Unity Government, formed by opponents of military rule, unveiled the new concept that is aimed at targeting and pressuring the junta, including through action by militias and ethnic forces and urging bureaucrats to leave government posts.

The acting president of the National Unity Government, Duwa Lashi La, confirmed in a speech outlining the organisations plans that the shadow government, which is made up of members in exile or in hiding, was declaring a state of emergency.

It comes as the Myanmar military frees Wirathu, a notorious anti-Muslim monk

The junta in recent days released the nationalist Buddhist monk, who has been known for his anti-Muslim beliefs.

Wirathu, who’s been dubbed by Time magazine as the “Face of Buddhist Terror” after reportedly stirring up religious hatred in Myanmar, was freed after all charges were dropped, according to a statement from the Myanmar military.

The monk, who is from the central city of Mandalay, became involved in the anti-Muslim 969 group in 2001 and was first jailed in 2003.