Nay Pyi Taw, July 31

Myanmar has extended its state of emergency for another six months, according to a press release from the State Administration Council (SAC). The decision was made during a meeting of the National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) held on May 31 in Nay Pyi Taw.

The meeting, chaired by Acting President (Duty) and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, resulted in a unanimous decision. Attendees included Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services and Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Ti Khun Myat, Union Minister for Defense Admiral Tin Aung San, Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt General Yar Pyae, and Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt General Tun Tun Naung. The SAC Secretary and Joint Secretary were also present as invited attendees.

During the meeting, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing explained the reasons for extending the state of emergency. He emphasized the need to maintain peace and stability in light of ongoing terrorist acts and highlighted the necessity of conducting a national census to ensure valid and accurate ballots. Following his briefing, all NDSC members discussed the current situation and agreed to extend the state of emergency for another six months, in accordance with Article 425 of the 2008 State Constitution, as stated in the press release.

The state of emergency, initially declared following the military takeover in February 2021, has seen multiple extensions as the SAC continues to navigate the nation's complex political situations.

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