Myanmar junta expands crackdown to Aung San statues in bid to erase opposition symbols

The Myanmar military junta has intensified its crackdown by targeting statues of Aung San, the father of the nation's independence movement, as part of a broader effort to obliterate symbols of opposition. Since taking power in 2021, the regime has removed at least 12 of these statues, with a recent surge in June and July. This move underscores the junta's relentless campaign to suppress any form of dissent and reshape national memory to favor its narrative. It's a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for democracy in Myanmar and the lengths the government is willing to go to maintain control.