Myanmar Polls Close as Critics Say Vote Was “Unlikely Free or Fair”

Myanmar Polls Close as Critics Say Vote Was “Unlikely Free or Fair”

Polling has concluded in Myanmar following the final round of a three stage general election that critics say was engineered to cement military control rather than reflect the will of the people. The vote, which capped a nearly month-long electoral process, all but guarantees that the country’s military rulers and their allies will secure a […]

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister to Visit Myanmar, Urge Progress on Peace and Elections

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister to Visit Myanmar, Urge Progress on Peace and Elections

Kuala Lumpur Aims to Reignite ASEAN-Led Peace Efforts Amid Junta’s Election Plans Malaysia’s Foreign Minister is set to travel to Myanmar on Thursday for high level talks with the country’s ruling military junta, the Malaysian government announced. The visit is expected to focus on the junta’s upcoming election plans and the long-stalled peace process aimed […]