Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw)

The Myanmar Armed Forces, known as Tatmadaw, is the military organization of Myanmar (formerly Burma). Established in the 1940s, it has played a central role in the country's politics and governance, especially since the military seized power in a coup in 1962. The Tatmadaw consists of land, naval, and air forces and has been involved in various conflicts with ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy protesters. Its actions have attracted international criticism for human rights abuses, particularly during the 2021 coup, which led to widespread protests and a violent crackdown on dissent.