Polling stations opened at 6am local time in 100 townships across the country, including in many areas that have seen clashes in recent months or remain under heightened security.

Polling stations opened at 6am local time in 100 townships across the country, including in many areas that have seen clashes in recent months or remain under heightened security.

Myanmar's junta opened polls on Sunday in the second phase of elections, continuing a vote democracy watchdogs say is letting the military prolong its rule in a civilian guise.

Myanmar holds the second phase of a controversial military-run election, with low turnout and criticism from international observers.

YANGON (AP) — Myanmar resumed voting Sunday in the second round of its first general election in five years, expanding polling to additional townships, including some areas affected by the civil war between the military government and its armed opponents. Polling stations opened at 6 a.m. local time in 100 townships across the country, including […]

Myanmar has opened a second round of voting in the country’s first general election since a takeover that installed a military government five years ago.

Myanmar holds the second phase of a controversial military-run election, with low turnout and criticism from international observers.