Exclusive: Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta’s deadly airstrikes
General Yawd Serk, leader of the Restoration Council of Shan State (an influential Myanmar ethnic armed group), criticized global leaders for largely ignoring the Myanmar military junta’s deadly airstrikes on civilians. He said only China has played a meaningful role in the conflict while the rest of the world has failed to act despite thousands of civilian strikes. The remarks came days after a junta-backed election that solidified military control following the 2021 coup. Yawd Serk urged greater dialogue among armed groups and political engagement to end the violence.