Myanmar ghost town votes in second phase of election

Hpapun, a once bustling town in eastern Myanmar, now lies abandoned due to ongoing fighting between the army and rebel groups, rendering the upcoming election there meaningless. The town’s residents have been displaced, with millions unable to vote, while the ruling military government plans to proceed with the election despite the area being a ghost town. The pro-military party is expected to win, as urban areas like Yangon also face low voter turnout and limited options on the ballot paper.

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