Economy, finances, natural resources… The control of the Burmese military on the country's wealth
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Soldiers in position in front of the Central Bank of Burma, February 15, 2021 in Yangon.
© AFP / Sai Aung Main
By: Jelena Tomic Follow
5 mins
According to some observers, the coup in Burma against a democratically elected government was predictable.
At issue: the huge economic and financial interests of the army, which had to be preserved at all costs.
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Just a month ago, Burma fell back into the hands of the generals.
Since the putsch of February 1, the country has lived to the rhythm of giant demonstrations and a murderous repression which has so far claimed 4 victims.
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