Myanmar’s opposition National Unity Government recently raised the argument that it has been mischaracterized by the international news media. Most of the NUG is in Myanmar. Mathieson said the term “shadow government” is often used to portray an opposition government that is currently not holding power and awaiting general elections. “In this context, it is sometimes tempting for us to label NUG either as shadow or exiled government,” Swe Win said. Myanmar Now had to move operations out of Myanmar because of a crackdown on media outlets by the military junta shortly after the February 2021 coup.

Source: International New York Times February 11, 2023 01:27 UTC