Summary
Myanmar is holding the final round of its general election, with a military-backed party expected to secure a significant victory. The voting occurs during a civil war, and several groups have criticized the election process as neither free nor fair. Official results are expected soon, but the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is leading.
Key Facts
- The election is taking place amid a civil war in Myanmar.
- The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is military-backed and leading in the polls.
- The military government allocates itself 166 seats in parliament.
- Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy, has been dissolved.
- The election process has faced international criticism for not being free or fair.
- Critics say the election is meant to solidify military control.
- The military government plans to convene parliament in March and start a new government in April.
- ASEAN has not recognized the election due to concerns over fairness.
