Myanmar resistance appeals to Japan for aid
In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
March 3, 20255m 33s
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Show Notes
Senior officials of Myanmar's ethnic minority and pro-democracy groups visited Tokyo in May to request support for their struggle against the ruling junta. The rebel alliance has escalated its resistance since October, prompting brutal reprisals that have worsened Myanmar's humanitarian crisis.
NHK spoke to the head of the Karen National Union (KNU) and a minister of the shadow National Unity Government (NUG) during their visit.