Myanmar parliament led by pro-military party meets after 5 years

Myanmar’s new parliament has opened for the first time since the 2021 coup, with the pro-military party winning most seats in elections that excluded major opposition parties. The Union Solidarity and Development Party dominated the recent elections, with a quarter of seats reserved for the military. Former general Khin Yi was elected as speaker of the lower house, further solidifying the military’s grip on power. The electoral process has been criticized for lacking transparency and fairness, with many calling the elections “sham” and the results not recognized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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