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Empty polling stations in Yangon force military to use coercion and loudspeakers

by Admin | Jan 11, 2026 | Daily News, Elections

Source: Mizzima

A stark lack of public participation marked the second phase of the military-led elections in Yangon on Sunday, as authorities resorted to patrolling streets with loudspeakers and conducting door-to-door pressure campaigns to drive up turnout.

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