The military had always held the true reins of power. Even during the now brief years of civilian rule, they gave the orders to their own forces (allowing them to commit genocide unhindered) but also exercised the civilian instruments of authority. They tolerated a "civilian" government as long as they did not feel threatened. The elections in November 2020, with the overwhelming and undeniable endorsement of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's party provoked them to finally regain total control. On the day the new legislature was scheduled to be sworn in, they decisively took back all governing authority. Min Aung Hlaing assumed absolute power.
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Amalie A. Aseltine Joined: Jan-01-2009 |
I have taught at International Schools since 1974 from Sapporo and Tokyo to Rangoon, from Dongdukchon to Medan, from Bangkok to Beijing. I currently teach English at the International School, Myanmar.
I have three children in their twenties and two white cats. If I could, I would buy a cottage in the west of Ireland and retire there. I spend my vacations in Chicago where two of my children live in a friendly city that manages to fascinate this longtime expatriate.
