Polls close on first day of Myanmar's widely criticised 'sham' election
Polls have closed in the first phase of Myanmar heavily restricted election seen as an attempt by the military to entrench its control under a civilian facade.
Voting has ended in the initial phase of Myanmar's first election since the military seized power almost five years ago. Most opposition parties were banned, including that of the deposed democratic leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.
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(Photo: Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing cast his ballot in the capital Nay Pyi Taw. Credit: Win Kyaw Thu/BBC)
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