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Myanmar ends emergency rule, but critics question upcoming election

Al Jazeera · Recent
Al Jazeera
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Myanmar’s military State Administration Council has announced the end of emergency rule, which was put in place after the military's coup in 2021. But while the generals may be taking off their uniforms, the faces in charge are unlikely to change.

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  • Myanmar's state of emergency has ended, allowing for a potential civilian government. 17s
  • Elections are expected, but the date and process have not been announced. 1m 0s
  • Critics question the legitimacy of the elections, with opposition leaders still in jail. 1m 28s
  • The military controls only about 21% of the country, with the rest under ethnic and pro-democracy groups. 1m 47s
  • Large parts of the electorate are expected to be disenfranchised as many groups will not participate. 1m 56s
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