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Opinion Papers
From Coup to Ballot: The Limits of Electoral Legitimacy in Myanmar
Source: Observer Research Foundation | By Sreeparna Banerjee
Myanmar’s elections are not a pathway back to democracy but a carefully managed mechanism to formalise military rule while suppressing dissent and meaningful political choice
Japan concerned over deeper division in Myanmar after junta-run election
Source: The Mainichi
Japan’s top government spokesman on Friday expressed “serious concern” that Myanmar could face “further division” with military rule likely to continue after an ongoing national election that excludes pro-democracy forces.
Russia and Myanmar will cooperate to protect their citizens and ensure guarantees of their rights and freedoms
Source: The State Duma / The lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia | Press Release
The State Duma ratified the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on mutual protection of citizens from abuse in the field of international justice.
India wants “inclusive, fair” elections in Myanmar with participation of all stakeholders: MEA
Source: Asian News International
“On elections in Myanmar, we have said what our position is. We want inclusive, fair elections in which all stakeholders participate.”
Jailed by the Generals She Defended as ICJ Opens Genocide Case Against Myanmar
Source: IPS-Inter Press Service | By Guy Dinmore
Held incommunicado in grim prison conditions for nearly five years, Aung San Suu Kyi quite possibly does not even know that this week the International Court of Justice (ICJ) opened a landmark case charging Myanmar with committing genocide against its Rohingya minority a decade ago.