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By Al Jazeera
Sep 27, 2024

Myanmar military urges anti-coup forces to give up struggle and join talks

Surprise call comes with the generals, who seized power in 2021, under major pressure from their opponents.

Myanmar’s military coup leaders have urged their opponents to put down their weapons and start political dialogue, in a surprise move that was swiftly rejected.

The armed groups have taken control of swathes of the country since combining forces to launch a major offensive in October last year, putting the military under immense pressure.