Myanmar civil war updates during military-held elections

Voters in parts of Myanmar are heading to the polls for an election seen as a move by the military to legitimize rule post-Suu Kyi’s government overthrow. The election is set against a backdrop of civil war, with fighting intensifying in various regions. The conflict has displaced millions and left many in need of humanitarian aid. The military’s resurgence, aided by China’s intervention, has shifted the battlefield dynamics, with the military regaining control of key areas and increasing drone attacks, while opposition forces struggle with disunity and ammunition shortages.

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