Myanmar’s military on Thursday ended a four-year state of emergency and formed a caretaker administration ahead of planned elections, with the junta chief holding on to all major levers of power

Myanmar’s military leadership lifted a state of emergency more than four years after it took power in a coup, a necessary step for holding elections slated to be held later this year.

The move comes as Myanmar’s military faces a collapsing economy and growing resistance from pro-democracy groups. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.