The 'Elections' Washington Wants vs. The Resistance It Funds
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports on the final stages of Myanmar's disputed general election, noting the ongoing civil war as a backdrop to the military-controlled process. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The current 'civil war' and political instability are not accidental. Following the 2021 military coup, the US and its allies have poured money and covert support into various
'resistance' groups, some with questionable human rights records, effectively weaponizing the conflict. This mirrors the US playbook in Syria, where 'moderate rebels' were found to be intertwined with Al-Qaeda affiliates, extending a brutal civil war and increasing regional instability. Double Standard: Western media, including Al Jazeera, often decries 'disputed elections' or 'military coups'
when they occur in nations not aligned with US interests, while often remaining silent or downplaying similar issues in client states. For example, the 2019 coup in Bolivia, targeting Evo Morales who nationalized lithium, was actively supported by the US-backed OAS, yet received a far softer media condemnation. The intense focus on Myanmar's military junta's human rights abuses, while valid, often
overlooks the immense suffering caused by Western sanctions which disproportionately harm civilians, much like in Venezuela or Afghanistan. Follow the Money: The 'assistance packages' and 'democracy promotion' funds directed to Myanmar's opposition groups often flow through USAID and National Endowment for Democracy (NED) channels. These organizations have a documented history, as detailed by