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What is happening in Myanmar's election

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Myanmar's election is held under military junta control, with opposition parties largely excluded and voting limited to junta-controlled areas. The process is widely condemned as a sham by international observers and refugees, who fear further violence and see little hope for change. Millions are unable to vote due to ongoing civil conflict, and public enthusiasm is low.

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Myanmar votes in low-opposition election under junta control

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  • Myanmar holds election under military junta control 8s
  • Most opposition parties excluded from the ballot 1m 11s
  • UN estimates over 6,000 civilians killed, millions displaced 1m 23s
  • Election widely condemned as a sham by international observers 56s
  • Final round of polling scheduled for January 25 2m 29s

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Myanmar votes in low-opposition election under junta control
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DW News
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Myanmar votes in low-opposition election under junta control

The military junta ousted the last democratically elected government and organized the current election, restricting voting to junta-controlled areas and excluding most opposition parties.

Myanmar votes in low-opposition election under junta control
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DW News
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Myanmar votes in low-opposition election under junta control

The election is widely condemned as a sham by several governments and the United Nations due to lack of inclusivity and fairness.

Myanmar votes in low-opposition election under junta control
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DW News
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Myanmar votes in low-opposition election under junta control

Only residents in junta-controlled areas can vote, and most successful parties from the previous election are not on the ballot.

Myanmar general election: Refugees stranded in India say poll a sham
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Myanmar general election: Refugees stranded in India say poll a sham

Refugees from Myanmar in India describe the election as a sham, involving only junta-backed parties and offering little hope of returning home.

Myanmar general election: Refugees stranded in India say poll a sham
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Al Jazeera
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Myanmar general election: Refugees stranded in India say poll a sham

A former rebel fighter says the military will win the election, gaining legitimacy and a 'license to kill us,' and expects the situation to worsen.

Myanmar election: Opposition complains of restrictions on ballot
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Al Jazeera
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Myanmar election: Opposition complains of restrictions on ballot

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by the military, is campaigning, but public enthusiasm is low and the opposition complains of ballot restrictions.

Myanmar general election: Millions unable to vote because of civil war
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Al Jazeera
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Myanmar general election: Millions unable to vote because of civil war

Millions are unable to vote in the general election due to the ongoing civil war, which also disrupts education and essential services.

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