Pro-democracy forces in Myanmar create "People's Defence Force"

The parallel government launched by pro-democracy forces in Myanmar following a military coup to rival the ruling junta said Wednesday that it has established what it calls "People's Defence Force."The National Unity Government said the defense force aims to protect supporters and others from violence by the military, but did not say whether it would engage in an armed struggle with the military in earnest.The statement, issued under its prime minister's name, did not provide details about the force, either.The National Unity Government has set its sights on creating a federal army with arm…READ FULL ARTICLE