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Burma (Myanmar) is a developing agrarian country emerging from decades of rule by an authoritarian military regime. Elections in November 2010 led to a peaceful transition to
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Myanmar (Burma)
Administrative Map of Myanmar with international borders, state/division boundaries, the administrative capital Naypyidaw, state and division capitals, major cities, and more
What to Know About the Vote in Myanmar
Myanmar''s military government is holding elections for the first time since it seized power in a coup five years ago, but Western governments and human rights groups regard the
Myanmar | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, Language
Geographical and historical treatment of Myanmar (Burma), including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government.
Why Myanmar''s elections are called a ''sham'' : NPR
Myanmar''s military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country''s civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair.
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Myanmar, [f] officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar[g] and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest
Myanmar''s military junta holds elections as civil war sparked by
Polls opened in Myanmar on Sunday kick-starting a controversial election the military junta says will return democratic rule, nearly five years after it seized power from an