BANGKOK/YANGON -- The head of Myanmar's anti-coup parallel government has declared a "defensive war" against the military regime in a sign of escalating conflict in the Southeast Asian country.
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar parallel government calls for revolt against regime
Acting president starts 'defensive war' and demands officials abandon posts
Duwa Lashi La, acting president of Myanmar's National Unity Government, addresses the nation in an online speech on Sept. 7.
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