Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war

Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.

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Myanmar has resumed voting in the second phase of the three-part general elections amid a raging civil war and allegations the polls are designed to legitimise military rule.

Polling stations opened at 6am local time on Sunday (23:30 GMT on Saturday) across 100 townships in parts of Sagaing, Magway, Mandalay, Bago and Tanintharyi regions, as well as Mon, Shan, Kachin, Kayah and Kayin states.

Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war

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