Burma’s Junta Rules From the Sky Because It’s Losing on the Ground
Burma's military junta, led by President Min Aung Hlaing, continues to face significant challenges as it struggles to maintain control amid ongoing civil war. Despite a recent election that nominally restored a civilian government, the military's grip on power is increasingly tenuous, with various armed groups gaining ground. The junta's reliance on airstrikes against civilian targets highlights its desperation and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country.
- ▪Min Aung Hlaing was elected president in April 2026 after a military-controlled election process.
- ▪The junta has lost significant territory and control to various armed groups, including the Arakan Army and People's Defense Forces.
- ▪Since the February 2021 coup, the military has faced accusations of war crimes and has conducted airstrikes on civilian infrastructure.
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Burma’s Junta Rules From the Sky Because It’s Losing on the Ground David Manney | 7:54 PM on May 19, 2026 Democratic Voice of Burma via AP President Min Aung Hlaing now wears a civilian title, but Burma's war still carries the old military smell: fear, smoke, shattered villages, and power aimed at families who can't shoot back. His army seized power in the February 2021 coup, crushed peaceful protests, and helped push Burma into civil war. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Please note: I'm deliberately using Burma instead of Myanmar.
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