Myanmar’s Election Fraud Goes Global; Stage Set for ‘Second Coup’; and More

With its election looming, the junta decided it was time to dust off the stage this week. So, it invited foreign diplomats and UN representatives to a show on Wednesday. The aim? To convince the world that its ballot boxes are not just empty props.

At a meeting in Yangon, Foreign Minister Than Swe declared that preparations were underway for a “free, fair, and inclusive” election. He insisted there would be no restrictions on parties or candidates, welcomed both domestic and international observers, and said local and foreign media would be allowed to register. He even urged diplomats to report these “positive developments” back to their governments