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We must stop Myanmar’s descent into a failed state

Armed insurgent groups gain ground as the junta loses control

Ethnic Ta'ang National Liberation Army fighters stand guard at a check point in the town of Namhkam in Myanmar's northern Shan state on Nov. 10. | AFP-JIJI

Dec 1, 2023

The situation in Myanmar is deteriorating and the ruling junta is losing control of the country.

Unfortunately, it is not the democratic opposition that has the upper hand; instead, the many armed insurgent groups that are challenging the government appear to be winning, threatening chaos.

While the junta must give up power, Myanmar must not become a failed state. Forces that seek a democratic and tolerant Myanmar must coalesce and find common ground. The world must help nurture this process.

We must stop Myanmar’s descent into a failed state

Armed insurgent groups gain ground as the junta loses control

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