New Atlanticist
Nov 6, 2020
A zero-sum game: What can we expect during the upcoming elections in Myanmar?
By
Rudabeh Shahid
While Myanmar gained attention for the restoration of some democratic rights in 2010 following years of military rule, the upcoming election is at risk of undermining this progress amid widespread political repression and human rights violations. There is strong evidence that the elections will be neither free, fair, nor inclusive, as a result of the suppression of free speech, use of hate speech, and cancellation of voting in several regions.
