Photos show Myanmar holding its first election since the military seized power

WorldPolitics
29 Dec 2025 • 4:41 AM MYT
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Voters in Myanmar cast ballots in the first phase of the country’s general election Sunday. The polls are being held under military rule during a civil war. Critics argue the election is a facade to legitimize military control under the pretense of civilian rule.

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