Myanmar military tightens grip on power but vexed by public backlash

Government again delays general election by extending state of emergency

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Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing inspects troops during an Armed Forces Day parade in Naypyitaw on March 27.  (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

Nikkei staff writers

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.

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