BANGKOK/YANGON -- Myanmar's parallel government has called on Taiwan, Japan and other democracies in Asia to reject the military regime's plans to stage heavily vetted elections intended to legitimize its rule.
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Myanmar's Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, head of the military council, conducts an inspection during a parade to commemorate the 78th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw on March 27. (Photo by Htet Aung Phyoe)
BANGKOK/YANGON -- Myanmar's parallel government has called on Taiwan, Japan and other democracies in Asia to reject the military regime's plans to stage heavily vetted elections intended to legitimize its rule.