Myanmar Junta Extends State of Emergency, Delaying Election Plan
- Military chief previously said elections to be held in August
- Junta sees need to “continue to take responsibility”
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Myanmar’s military government extended the state of emergency for another six months until January 31, dashing hopes that a general election will be held this year.
The National Defence and Security Council approved the emergency extension, Major General Zaw Min Tun, spokesman for the ruling State Administration Council, said.