Myanmar’s military ruler vows to ‘annihilate’ resistance groups

Min Aung Hlaing also urges ethnic minorities not to support militias opposed to army rule

Myanmar's top general has vowed to intensify action against homegrown militia groups fighting the military-run government, saying the armed forces would annihilate" them.

Gen Min Aung Hlaing, speaking at a military parade marking Armed Forces Day on Sunday, also urged ethnic minorities not to support groups opposed to army rule and ruled out negotiations with them.