Myanmar's Junta Leader Faces Weakening Grip as Resistance Fights On

Three years after the coup in Myanmar, junta leader Min Aung Hlaing faces unprecedented public criticism and weakened power as the military suffers battlefield defeats in a rebel offensive. The junta's loss of control over at least 35 towns and economic hardships have damaged its standing, while the National Unity Government and rebel groups seek negotiations with the military to establish a federal democratic union. The junta's hold on power appears to be at its weakest since the coup, with questions arising about Min Aung Hlaing's leadership and the military's ability to maintain control.