Critics call Myanmar's first elections since military coup a sham as civil war rages on
Critics call Myanmar's first elections since military coup a sham as civil war rages on  
Podcast: PBS News Hour - Segments
Published On: Sat Jan 10 2026
Description: The second phase of elections is underway in Myanmar this weekend. It's the first election since the ruling military regime seized power five years ago, but with major opposition parties barred from participating, leaders jailed and an ongoing civil war keeping many from voting, the process is being widely criticized as a sham. Special correspondent Kira Kay reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy