There have been various international comments on NUG’s announcement. The UK and US have called for a peaceful settlement. Malaysia, meanwhile, has complained that ASEAN agreements have fallen into disrepair. Significantly, China and the UN remain silent. In any case, NUG can activate the cold-blooded Burma issue in the world.
This evening, a military patrol car was attacked in close proximity to Sanchaung, raising images of insurgents in the vehicle. An officer was among the dead. Yangon PDF is not small for young people. Even in the city, the rebels are starving.