Myanmar's electoral commission sets Dec. 28 to hold long-awaited new elections

Myanmar's military junta plans elections from December 28. Critics call it a sham amid ongoing civil war. Nearly 60 parties registered, but many areas are outside military control. Opposition groups threaten to disrupt the polls. New laws impose harsh penalties for dissent. Aung San Suu Kyi's party is dissolved, and she faces imprisonment. Recent airstrikes killed civilians, raising concerns.