Myanmar opposition urges international community to recognize National Unity Government
By DW
05 July 2022 |
7:14 am
It's been one year since Myanmar's military toppled the democratically elected government and launched a brutal crackdown on popular protest. DW spoke with Dr. Sasa, a spokesman for Myanmar's government-in-exile, about how the opposition plans to restore democratic rule.
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