Myanmar votes in 2nd phase of junta-run polls

Myanmar’s junta held the second phase of elections yesterday that democracy watchdogs warn will let the military prolong its rule, opening polling in the constituency of deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Farmer Than Than Sint acknowledged Myanmar’s “many problems” but told AFP she voted in pursuit of peace.

“We know it will not come right away. But we need to go step-by-step for our future generations,” the 54-year-old said after voting. 

The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), described by many analysts as the military’s prime proxy, won nearly 90 percent of lower house seats in the first phase.