armed

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Under Myanmar's current constitution, 25 percent of parliamentary seats are reserved for the armed forces.

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Aung San's wartime comrade Ne Win, who had taken the helm of the armed forces after the leader's assassination in murky circumstances, swooped in in a putsch he justified as protection against Myanmar's disintegration.

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But the nominal return to civilian rule will hedge Min Aung Hlaing's power, said Michaels, forcing him to choose between the presidency or armed forces chief -- roles he has held in tandem under military rule.

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The attacks have been criticised by some experts, who said they could violate international laws governing armed conflict.

From BBC

Amnesty International had called throughout the trial for the armed forces to stop "resisting acknowledging their responsibility."

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