Myanmar military leader blames foreign interference and resistance forces for ongoing unrest

Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s military leader, attributed the country’s ongoing instability to alleged foreign interference and actions by resistance forces in a message commemorating Karenni State Day on 15 January.

In his address, the junta leader accused certain foreign countries, organizations, and fabricated misinformation campaigns, as well as the activities of the National Unity Government (NUG), the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH), and the People’s Defence Forces (PDF), of creating divisions and unrest in the country.