Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham - AP News
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Myanmar's military junta conducted its first election since seizing power, but critics widely denounce it as a sham. The vote occurs amid an ongoing civil war and significant human suffering, marking a new phase of military rule.
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