Myanmar military-backed party leads in second round of elections

Critics, including human rights workers and opposition groups, are claiming that Myanmar’s ongoing election, led by the military-backed USDP, is not free or fair. The USDP has secured a significant lead in the first two rounds of voting, potentially winning 182 seats out of 330 in the lower house. The election is being held in three phases due to widespread conflict in the country, with the final round scheduled for January 25. The military’s spokesperson has indicated that the parliament will convene in March, despite opposition attacks on polling stations and government buildings during the first two rounds.

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