the military is also known as the tat mador. >> it's really taking -- actually, it's emboldening them and already they have a strong arm, and now they have these additional powers in the name of enforcing or preventing the spread of the pandemic, then they are really given another layer, a greater, higher level of power to do what they've done always in the past few decades but in a more severe and horrific manner. >> cnn has reached out to the myanmar government regarding those comments but has not received a response. its april statement on the clash said the military's fighting against a terrorist fight engaged in destructive activities. the statement also stated the government was deeply saddened to learn of civilian casualties in these states and says it's resolved to continue with efforts to take the peace process. >>> well, china will hold one of its biggest political events on may 22nd. that's according to the country's state-run news agency. the national peoples congress was supposed to take place in early march but was postponed as the country dealt with the coronavirus pand