The year 2022 witnessed the second year of military rule and the compounding economic, social and political crisis of 2021. As compared to 2021, the resistance took more violent forms and spread mostly to the North and Western parts of the country. While the military, on the one hand, continued its attacks, the National Unity Government (NUG) strengthened its forces and claimed legitimacy internationally. Officially, the NUG has set up representative offices in eight countries. It has also urged the ASEAN to include itself in the meetings as a key stakeholder.