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Military-backed party leads in early election results in Myanmar

Myanmar's military-appointed election body announced the military-backed USDP party won the majority of seats in the first phase of its general election. Critics decry the polls as illegitimate due to excluded parties and repression, while the military claims high voter turnout. The election aims to legitimize the current military rule following the 2021 coup.

3 Jan 2026 2:27 pm