Myanmar holds second round of voting in first general election

Myanmar began a second round of voting Sunday in the country’s first general election since a takeover that installed a military government five years ago.

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Myanmar began a second round of voting in the country's first general election

Voting expanded to additional townships including some areas affected by the civil war between the military government and its armed opponents.

Polling stations opened at 6 a.m. local time in 100 townships across the country, including parts of Sagaing, Magway, Mandalay, Bago and Tanintharyi regions, as well as Mon, Shan, Kachin, Kayah and Kayin states. Many of those areas have seen clashes in recent months or remain under heightened security, underscoring the risks surrounding the vote.