The charred remains of a South Dagon Township ward administration office are seen after residents burned the office down in defiance of the junta's attempt to install its own appointee.
The charred remains of a South Dagon Township ward administration office are seen after residents burned the office down in defiance of the junta's attempt to install its own appointee.

Communities defy junta’s attempts to rule wards and villages

The Tatmadaw is fighting to wrest control of local administration, but many of its appointed officials have been hobbled by fierce, and sometimes violent, opposition.

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