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War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election

War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup

Myanmar will begin its general elections on 28 December, its military government announced, in a phased poll widely condemned as a sham that will be used to entrench the junta's power. This will be the first vote since the junta seized power in a bloody coup in 2021, and imprisoned democratically elected leader Aung San Sung Kyi.

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Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on December 28, state television reports

The dates for the subsequent phases of the elections, which authorities plan to hold over December and January for security reasons, will be announced later, Myanmar's Union Election Commission said,

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Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup amid ongoing civil war

With large parts of the country under opposition control amid an ongoing civil war, analysts warn that election logistics could prove challenging.

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Myanmar junta unveils new election details

YANGON: Myanmar's ruling junta released details of its long-awaited December election on Thursday (Aug 21), saying the first ...

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As Myanmar's Military Junta Announces Elections, Garment Industry Gears Up for Growth

Industry leaders believe that if political conditions stabilize, Myanmar could drive sustained double-digit growth over the ...

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Myanmar's Coup Will Be 'Painful' For Already Struggling Economy ...

Myanmar's economy is already suffering due to COVID-19. Analysts say an imposition of broad economic sanctions in response to the coup could harm the country and result in greater Chinese ...

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One year on from Myanmar coup, resistance is stronger than ever | CNN

Lee, of the Special Advisory Group on Myanmar, is calling for the international community to designate Myanmar’s military as a terrorist group. “They’re not a national military.

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Deaths rise as Myanmar police step up brutality against coup protests

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to Myanmar's streets to protest the Feb. 1 military coup d ‘etat and brutal violence against civilians. At least 1,459 people have been killed.

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Myanmar coup poses test for Biden and U.S. - The Washington Post

A coup in Myanmar — whose leaders’ claims of election fraud echo former president Donald Trump’s — poses a challenge for President Biden and for the U.S. role as a global advocate of ...

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Myanmar coup timeline: How did we get here? | The Independent

Myanmar saw decades of military rule before Aung San Suu Kyi became the head of the government in 2015 Stuti Mishra Monday 01 February 2021 14:35 GMT Comments open image in gallery Aung San Suu ...

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Myanmar military coup: What it means for Aung San Suu Kyi, Joe Biden

Myanmar’s military seized control in a coup Monday, detaining the country’s civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and her top deputies during early-morning raids.

Myanmar shuts key trade crossing with Thailand as junta seeks to choke rebel funding before polls

The crossing at the Myawaddy bridge, which carries more than $120m worth of goods between the neighbours each month according ...

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