Myanmar opens final round of controversial election

Myanmar began the final phase of its month-long election on Sunday, just a week short of the fifth anniversary of the military coup, with the dominant pro-military party heading toward what appears to be a landslide victory in a junta-run vote, one that critics argue will only serve to entrench the army’s hold on power. Liza Kaminov tells us more.

Myanmar opens final round of controversial election
Myanmar began the final phase of its month-long election on Sunday, just a week short of the fifth anniversary of the military coup, with the dominant pro-military party heading toward what appears to be a landslide victory in a junta-run vote, one that critics argue will only serve to entrench the army’s hold on power. Liza Kaminov tells us more.