YANGON: Myanmar declared martial law in 63 townships on Thursday, shortly after declaring a state of emergency in those areas, according to the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television, reported Xinhua.
The martial law order, which will be in effect for 90 days, was declared by Myanmar’s National Defence and Security Council (NDSC).
The report stated the order was imposed to restore normal administrative conditions, peace, and the rule of law in the townships.
Consequently, the executive and judicial duties of the townships have been transferred to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services.
The townships placed under martial law included five in Kachin state, three in Kayah state, two in Kayin state, seven in Chin state, nine in Sagaing region, five in Magway region, three in Mandalay region, 14 in Rakhine state, and 15 in Shan state, the report said. –BERNAMA
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