Myanmar's Sham Election: Army's Grip Tightens
Update: 2025-12-27
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Myanmars first election in five years is set to take place this Sunday, following the militarys 2021 coup. Critics deem it a sham, as the army aims to legitimize its power amidst ongoing civil war and mass protests. The election, divided into three phases, will exclude conflict-ridden areas and favor the militarys allies. Opposition groups and human rights watchers argue the polls are neither free nor fair, with major parties banned or boycotting. Western countries maintain sanctions on the generals, while Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned. The vote is expected to solidify army chief Min Aung Hlaings power, prolonging the juntas hold amidst chaos.
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