Despite military escalation, extension of martial law areas submitted to interim parliament

Following the coup, martial law has been imposed in townships where the military has suffered defeats and lost control due to resistance movements. Despite escalating military operations and airstrikes, only two townships have been recaptured, leading the military leadership to submit a request to the interim parliament to extend the martial law period, acting on behalf of the interim president. There are a total of 60 townships nationwide under the 90-day martial law declared by the interim government. As the designated period is nearing its end, Dr. Htain Lin Oo, the Deputy Minister of Legal Affairs and Deputy Attorney General under the junta, submitted the proposal to their interim parliament (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw) on July 14. Previously, martial law was declared in 63 townships. Upon the formation of the interim government, the period was extended, and martial law was imposed on 60 townships from April 23 to July 21, accompanied by intensified military operations, troop reinforcements, offensives, airstrikes, and heavy artillery attacks. However, as only two townships, Tonzang and Falam in Chin State, have been recaptured by the junta, they have stated that it is necessary to continue implementing measures for regional stability and peace in the remaining 58 townships, thus submitting this proposal to extend the period by 90 days on behalf of the interim president. Interim MPs elected in the fraudulent 2025 elections who wish to participate in the discussion on this proposal have been announced to register their names by July 16, and it is understood that the proposal will be deliberated in the interim parliament (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw) when it reconvenes on July 21. The townships where martial law will continue to be enforced include: in Kachin State, Sumprabum, Shwegu, Injangyang, Sawlaw, Chephe; in Kayah State, Hsa To, Phasaung, Me Se; in Kayin State, Kawkareik, Kyainseikgyi; in Chin State, Kanpetlet, Thantlang, Paletwa, Mindat, Matupi; in Sagaing Region, Kalay, Penlwebu, Kin-U, Weklet, Kani, Dipayin, Pale, Indaw. Furthermore, in Magway Region: Pauk, Myay, Saw, Htilin, Yesagyo; in Mandalay Region: Ngazun; in Rakhine State: Ramree, Pauktaw, Ponnagyun, Yathedaung, Gwa, Maungdaw, Buthidaung, Kyauktaw, Minbya, Myebon, Mrauk-U, Thandwe, Ann, Taungup; in Shan State: Namtu, Hseni, Hsenwi, Lashio, Kunlong, Namhsan, Mantong, Hopang, Laukkai, Koncharn, Mogok, Kyaukme, Thibaw, Mongla. These areas are under the control of ethnic armed organizations (EAsOs) such as MNDAA, TNLA, and AA, which carried out Operation "1027" in northern Shan State, as well as UWSA, NDAA, KIA, KNU, and also PDF forces and revolutionary groups under the NUG. Fierce battles are ongoing with the interim government's forces, it is reported. Photo: Interim Parliament Post: Despite military escalation, extension of martial law areas submitted to interim parliament