Myanmar to Hold Byelections Next April
Myanmar will conduct byelections next April, according to the report. The move suggests the military feels more confident about controlling territory after a string of offensives and claimed advances. The report says the military is increasingly confident in its ability to control territory in the Southeast Asian nation.
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Context: Myanmar's military took power in a 2021 coup, and since then fighting with armed resistance groups has spread across much of the country. Its plans for elections are closely watched as a sign of how firmly it holds control.