The Guardian view on Myanmar forgotten war : the military cosplay democracy but people demand the real thing | Editorial

Myanmar's military junta, after seizing power in a 2021 coup, held elections boycotted by democratic forces, leading to a landslide victory for the military-backed party. This move, supported by China and Russia, occurs amidst ongoing conflict that has killed approximately 93,000 people and displaced 3.6 million, while opposition groups continue to resist.