Junta Boss Rebukes Critics as Military Disquiet Grows; Crony Jerry-Builders Told to Repair Naypyitaw; and More

Facing ongoing criticism from military veterans and sympathizers, junta boss Min Aung Hlaing issued a rare rebuke on Wednesday, urging them to be more cautious about what they do and say.

Speaking at the Myanmar War Veteran Organization Special Conference in Naypyitaw, the top general told ex-servicemen to avoid actions that could harm the military’s “three main national causes” – non-disintegration of the union, non-disintegration of national solidarity, and perpetuation of sovereignty.

“You must bear in your mind that your words and actions can directly affect the Tatmadaw [Myanmar military],” he warned.