The military council governing Myanmar extended the state of emergency, which was supposed to be completed last night, for another six months. This decision was announced after the country continues to face ongoing protests against the military coup that took place in February. The opposition and activists are outraged by the extension of the state of emergency, considering that it exacerbates the conflict and leads to further repression. However, the authorities assert that such measures for national security are necessary for restoring order in the country. They promise that elections will be held after this term ends, although without a specific date. In recent months, many clashes have occurred in Myanmar between protesters and security forces, raising concerns within the international community.
