Myanmar’s military-backed party poised to win final election round.

Polls have opened in Myanmar for the final round of a controversial general election, with a military-backed party likely to win amidst a civil war. Critics argue the election is not fair and aims to legitimize military rule, with the USDP leading in preliminary results. The military and USDP hold enough seats to come to power, while the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi and crackdown on dissent have raised concerns. The international community, including ASEAN, has expressed doubts about the election’s legitimacy, as violence and human rights abuses continue in the country.

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