Democracy activist Min Ko Naing holding up the three finger salute as he announces the formation of the National Unity Government in a 10-minute video address. - AFP
YANGON (Reuters): Opponents of Myanmar's junta announced a National Unity Government on Friday (April 16) including ousted members of parliament and leaders of anti-coup protests and ethnic minorities, saying their aim was to root out military rule.
Myanmar has been in violent turmoil since a Feb 1 coup that ousted a civilian government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi, which had held power for five years and was starting its second term after a landslide election victory in November.
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