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Myanmar Election Officials Scramble to Correct Error-Riddled Voter Lists

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Election 2020

By San Yamin Aung

Pressure is building on election officials amid public complaints that preliminary voter lists are missing names, include deceased people, and contain faulty data.

Myanmar Health Minister Urges Renewed Vigilance to Prevent Second COVID-19 Wave

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Myanmar & COVID-19

By San Yamin Aung

Health Minister Dr. Myint Htwe noted that people in Myanmar have become relaxed about COVID-19 prevention measures, with many workplaces abandoning health guidelines.

Despite Law Changes, Myanmar Military Says Some Polling Stations Will Remain in Barracks

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Election 2020

By San Yamin Aung

The Tatmadaw said it would be impossible for some polling stations to be moved off base for the Nov. 8 election.

23 July 2020 Myanmar’s NLD Unveils Election Candidate Lineup With More Women, Muslims

23 July 2020 Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Run for Seat in General Election, Myanmar’s Ruling Party Says

17 July 2020 Will Outlawing of Polling Stations on Military Bases Change Myanmar’s Electoral Landscape?

9 July 2020 Myanmar President Tells Officials to Control Hate Speech Ahead of Election

8 July 2020 For Myanmar's Former Ruling Party, Hopes Run High as General Election Nears

7 July 2020 Myanmar Ministry Orders Monastery to Remove Buddha Statues Designed Using Occult Practices

6 July 2020 Myanmar Sets Up Voting Abroad in Advance of November Election

2 July 2020 Myanmar to Go to the Polls on Nov. 8, Election Commission Announces

30 June 2020 Myanmar Military Chief Hints at Political Role in Interview With Russian Media

29 June 2020 Myanmar Election Commission Rebuffs Military-Backed Party, Upholds Use of National Hero’s Image

24 June 2020 Myanmar Military: Rakhine Internet Blackout Still Required to Protect Military Secrets

22 June 2020 Myanmar Called to End Yearlong Internet Blackout in Volatile West

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