Myanmar Junta Battles Insurgents in Three States

Myanmar's junta has reported facing "heavy assaults" from insurgents in three states, prompting the government to order staff to prepare for emergencies. The military has evacuated some positions and stated that armed rebel soldiers are using drones to drop bombs on military posts. Meanwhile, a parallel government formed by pro-democracy politicians, along with some insurgent factions, has launched a campaign to take control of the capital. The military has called on individuals with basic military training to be ready to serve. The UN Secretary General expressed deep concern over the expanding conflict and called for the protection of civilians. The number of displaced people in Myanmar has now exceeded 2 million.