Suu Kyi’s allies in Myanmar declare war against Junta

A shadow government comprising of ousted lawmakers loyal to Myanmar’s detained civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi declared war against the military regime that seized control of the country seven months ago. In a speech posted on social media on Tuesday, the acting president of the National Unity Government, Duwa Lashi La called on citizens to revolt against the junta led by Min Aung Hlaing, who declared himself prime minister after overthrowing Myanmar’s democratically-elected government. The declaration of war signals an escalation in the Myanmar military’s decades-long conflict with various groups.