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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
YANGON, July 31 (Xinhua) — Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council on Thursday declared martial law in 63 townships across the country shortly after imposing a state of emergency there, state broadcaster Myanmar Radio Television reported.
According to the report, in accordance with the martial law decree, the National Defense and Security Council transferred executive and judicial functions in the townships to the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces.
It is noted that martial law is intended to ensure the restoration of normal administrative conditions, peace and the rule of law in the villages.
The areas under martial law include five townships in Kachin State, three in Kayah State, two in Karen State, seven in Chin State, nine in Sagaing State, five in Magway State, three in Mandalay State, 14 in Rakhine State and 15 in Shan State, the broadcaster said.
According to the decree, martial law will be in effect for 90 days. –0–
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