Myanmar’s self-declared government, opposed to the military that took power in a coup last February, has called for a “defensive war” against the junta. The National Unity Government called for a nationwide strike, hoping to weaken the military’s grip on the country. The World’s Patrick Winn says the leader of the opposition has also encouraged armed civilians to target the military.
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