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Myanmar holds final stage of disputed election as rebels continue fighting
Myanmar’s final stage of its disputed general election is under way despite the ongoing civil war.
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Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war
Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.
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A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase
Hpapun was once a bustling town with its own airport. Now it’s empty and Sunday’s election there is meaningless.
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Abandoned Myanmar town shows problem of election in wartime
Myanmar’s military government is holding an election despite much of the country being ravaged by the effects of war.
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Myanmar military reports 50 percent turnout in first election phase
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Video: What do Rohingya refugees think about Myanmar’s election?
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Video: Myanmar’s military holds first election since 2021 coup
Voting is under way in Myanmar’s heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.
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Polls close in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup
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Myanmar’s military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability.
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The three elections observers are concerned about
Three countries go to the polls on December 28, and observers say there is a chance for protest, even violence.
Published On 26 Dec 2025