BANGKOK -- The latest move by Myanmar's military government to extend the state of emergency underscores its priority of restoring stability by force, intensifying the public backlash in a vicious cycle.
Government again delays general election by extending state of emergency

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing inspects troops during an Armed Forces Day parade in Naypyitaw on March 27. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
BANGKOK -- The latest move by Myanmar's military government to extend the state of emergency underscores its priority of restoring stability by force, intensifying the public backlash in a vicious cycle.