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Myanmar opposition announce formation of unity government
A woman lights a candle while others flash the three-fingered sign of resistance during a candlelight vigil to remember those who died in the military junta's violent response to anti-coup demonstrations in Yangon, Myanmar
OPPONENTS of Myanmar’s military junta hailed “a new day” today as they announced the formation of a new national unity government.
The parallel administration, branded “the people’s government” during a launch video by veteran democracy activist Min Ko Naing, includes ousted members of parliament, leading figures in the protest movement and representatives from a range of ethnic minority backgrounds.
Mr Min acknowledged that forming the unity government, which will now seek international recognition, had been a difficult task. “We’re trying to get [the junta] out from the roots so we have to sacrifice a lot,” he said.
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