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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Report: Myanmar arms industry growing after army takeover

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Companies from at least 13 countries have helped Myanmar build up its capacity to produce weapons that are being used to commit atrocities following a 2021 military takeover, independent international experts have found.

The report released Monday by the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar details how the country has stepped up arms production since the army seized power on Feb. 1, 2021, igniting a mass public opposition movement.

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