Electoral commission announces date for first phase of elections widely seen as lacking credibility.
Myanmar’s military government has announced that long-promised elections will begin on December 28 amid widespread scepticism that authorities will allow a free and fair vote.
The Union Election Commission said on Monday that the vote would be the first phase in “step-by-step” general elections.
“Further dates for the subsequent steps of the elections will be announced accordingly,” the election commission said.
State media said some 55 parties had registered for the polls, including nine that would compete for seats nationwide.
