The National League for Democracy in Myanmar, ousted by the military junta earlier this year, launched 'Radio NUG' to stay connected with the people.
Test transmission began on Friday, 20 Aug 2021 on 17710 kHz and initially will air twice daily for 30 minutes at 8 am (0130 UTC) and 8 pm (1330 UTC), Myanmar local time in Burmese. Radio NUG provides updates on junta abuses, Covid -19 news and self-defense updates.
Myanmar has been in turmoil since the civilian administration of Aung San Suu Kyi was deposed in a February coup, sparking huge pro-democracy protests and a bloody military crackdown. Dissident lawmakers from her party, the National Unity Government (NUG), in hiding or in exile, are behind this radio broadcast.
(Sarath Weerakoon)
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