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Myanmar leader announces extension of state of emergency

In this image from video by Myanmar state broadcaster MRTV, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, head of the ruling State Administration Council, delivers a broadcast speech Monday, Aug. 1 2022. [MRTV via AP]

The leader of Myanmar's military-installed government Monday announced the extension of its mandate to rule for another six months in preparation for an election it has said will be held next year.

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