Myanmar Elections
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Why Myanmar’s military staged a coup despite already maintaining a tight grip over the country
It is difficult to see how the military will benefit from its actions.
Adam Simpson, The Conversation & Nicholas Farrelly, The Conversation
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As Myanmar leadership fails to make a difference, grassroots activists are stepping up to the plate
Since coming to power, Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy has proved to be disappointingly incapable of bringing substantial reforms.
Marte Nilsen, The Conversation & Benjamin Dix, The Conversation
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Will the military take back control after Aung San Suu Kyi’s big win in Myanmar elections?
The military will grudgingly accept the election results, especially since its favoured party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party, performed poorly.
Adam Simpson, The Conversation & Nicholas Farrelly, The Conversation
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Has Rahul Gandhi really defamed all Modis in India? No, say legal experts
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Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency declared vacant hours after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification as MP
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Aata Saata: An age-old custom of bartering brides survives till today in Rajasthan
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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A jail sentence for Rahul Gandhi in India’s new vishwaguru democracy
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Myanmar may have a free election this year, but ethnic cleansing against Rohingya Muslims continues
In what the UN described as the world’s fastest-growing refugee crisis, millions had fled to neighbouring Bangladesh in 2017.
Abdullah Yusuf, The Conversation
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Aung San Suu Kyi's close aide Htin Kyaw voted Myanmar president
The 69-year-old will serve in place of the Nobel laureate, who is constitutionally barred from assuming the top post as her two sons and late husband are British.
Scroll Staff
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Once Suu Kyi takes power, her party will need to re-engage the people to manage sky-high hopes
The National League for Democracy must lead the transition to democratic rule in Myanmar carrying the hopes of millions of voters who expect life to be transformed.
Anthony Ware and Ronan Lee, The Conversation
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