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Bangladesh’s BNP claims landslide win in first election since 2026 uprising

3 weeks ago01 mins

Party led by Tarique Rahman says it will form government by Sunday. Image: Samiul Haque Bhuyan / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera

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A Vote in the Shadow of the Gun: Myanmar’s Military-Backed Party Declares Landslide Amid Global Condemnation

2 months ago04 mins

Introduction In an election denounced by the United Nations and boycotted by major opposition groups, Myanmar’s military-aligned political party has declared a commanding lead. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) announced its overwhelming advantage following Sunday’s poll, a contest held under the pervasive shadow of military power and widespread allegations of systematic repression. The…