Myanmar's military coup in February 2021, following Aung San Suu Kyi's electoral victory, initiated a period of resistance and upheaval. Despite the junta's control over major cities, it faces fierce opposition, with estimates showing it occupies only 21% of the country. The national unity government and ethnic armed groups challenge its authority, leading to over 4 million displaced persons and dire humanitarian conditions. The military employs brutal tactics while grappling with internal dissent, and foreign influences like China now shape the junta’s future, particularly regarding arms flow and resources.
The junta controls only 21% of Myanmar's territory as it battles the People's Defence Force units and ethnic armed groups, despite still holding major cities.
Over 4 million people are displaced and half the population forced into poverty, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis prevailing post-coup.
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