Myanmar shadow gov't seeks help from Japan lawmakers for recognition

A parallel government formed by Myanmar's pro-democracy forces in its fight against the junta urged a cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers on Thursday to lend support for it to gain recognition in Japan as a legitimate governing body.Duwa Lashi La, acting president of the National Unity Government of Myanmar, said in a virtual meeting with the cross-party group that supports democracy in the Southeast Asian country that the parallel government will establish a representative office in Japan to counter the Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo, which is under the influence of the military government.T…READ FULL ARTICLE