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Myanmar's military-appointed election commission announced that elections will commence on December 28, despite widespread criticism that the polls are designed to legitimize the 2021 military coup. The elections, to be held in phases, face significant challenges due to ongoing armed conflicts and the lack of control in many areas. Critics argue that the elections will be neither free nor fair due to the absence of a free media and the arrest of opposition leaders.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff