Myanmar regime targets resistance forces with new laws ahead of election

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Military officers march during a parade to commemorate Myanmar's 80th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. © AP

Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/YANGON -- Myanmar's military government is introducing a string of laws aimed at consolidating its control and countering resistance forces ahead of an election at the end of this year, raising concerns with overseas businesses about compliance risks.

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