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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Arpan Rai

Military-backed party set for victory as Myanmar’s ‘sham’ election concludes

A military-backed party was expected to form Myanmar’s new government as the final of the three phases of the general election concluded on Sunday.

The election, held by the ruling military junta amid a civil war and widespread ethnic violence, has been described by critics as neither free nor fair.

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