Myanmar government extends state of emergency again, delaying proposed election

Vice Senior Gen Soe Win, left, deputy chairman of State Administration Council, speaks during a meeting with members the National Defence and Security Council including Gen Min Aung Hlaing, temporary president of the military government Myint Swe, Vice President Henry Van Thio and T Khun Myat, speaker of Union Parliament (The Military True News Information Team via AP/PA)

Myanmar’s military-controlled government has extended the state of emergency it imposed when the army seized power from an elected government more than two years ago, state-run media said on Monday.

The move forced a further delay in elections it promised when it took over.