Myanmar's First Election Under Military Rule Held
Voters in Myanmar cast ballots in the first phase of a general election on Sunday 28 December 2025, a poll critics decry as a facade to legitimise military control. Explore the unfolding situation.
Voters in Myanmar cast ballots in the first phase of a general election on Sunday 28 December 2025, a poll critics decry as a facade to legitimise military control. Explore the unfolding situation.
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