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Myanmar's military junta began phased elections on December 28, 2025, amid ongoing civil war and widespread opposition. The polls exclude major opposition parties, including Aung San Suu Kyi's dissolved National League for Democracy, and are held only in military-controlled areas. Critics and international observers denounce the elections as neither free nor fair, citing repression, arrests, and violence.
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Myanmar's ongoing three-phase election, held amid conflict and repression, sees the military-backed USDP leading early results. Critics call the vote a sham, with opposition parties and international observers condemning it as neither free nor fair. Voting continues in conflict zones despite violence and political repression.
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Myanmar's military plans to transfer power to a new parliament next month after winning recent elections, with top generals expected to retain significant influence. The move follows a 2021 coup and ongoing unrest, with the military's political dominance remaining intact despite the parliamentary transition.