Myanmar arrests hundreds under new election law ahead of December vote

Myanmar’s military said this week it had arrested more than 200 people under a new law against undermining elections, drawing criticism from a monitoring group that the legislation is being used to block criticism of the regime and prevent scrutiny. The military regime in Naypyidaw is set to begin a general election on December 28, the […] The post Myanmar arrests hundreds under new election law ahead of December vote appeared first on DVB .