Violence and conflict overshadow Myanmar's upcoming elections
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The first elections in Myanmar in five years since military leaders took power in a coup are set to be held in December. But the junta announced this week voting will be cancelled in more than 100 areas, citing security concerns.
Breakdown
- Civilians in conflict zones like Sagaing continue to suffer from military airstrikes and trauma.
- The military has imposed emergency orders in over 60 townships after ending a national state of emergency. 1m 9s
- Voting will be cancelled in many areas due to security concerns, according to the junta. 1m 26s
- Observers and locals question the possibility of free and fair elections amid ongoing conflict. 1m 34s
- The military annulled the 2020 election results, claiming fraud, a claim rejected by independent observers. 2m 11s