Myanmar's embattled junta extends emergency rule on eve of coup anniversary. Myanmar's military has extended the state of emergency, initially imposed after the 2021 coup, for another six months. This decision comes as the junta faces a pro-democracy rebellion and international condemnation for its handling of the crisis. The U.N. Secretary-General has called for an end to the military's violence and repression, emphasizing the need for a democratic transition. Amidst this turmoil, the junta's hold on power appears increasingly uncertain.