Myanmar's junta blames rebels for violent election disruptions, while Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and her party dissolved.

Myanmar's military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability.

Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

As the military pushes ahead with a widely condemned election, Beijing’s priorities are proving decisive

War with opposition groups means large areas are excluded from poll, while recent law prohibits criticising a process regarded internationally as a sham

Myanmar's junta holds controversial elections amid civil war, facing condemnation for repression and lack of genuine democratic participation.

The UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the process is not free, fair or credible.

UN human rights chief condemns the elections, citing a crackdown on dissent.

Myanmar's pro-military party claims a significant lead in controversial elections, raising concerns over the legitimacy of military rule.

Myanmar's junta blames rebels for violent election disruptions, while Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and her party dissolved.

Myanmar's junta aims for legitimacy through a controlled election amidst ongoing civil war and international scrutiny.