Myanmar junta controls only half the country as it holds first post-Suu Kyi election on Sunday

Myanmar's military junta is holding elections starting December 28, but large conflict zones are excluded, leaving millions unable to vote. Major opposition parties, including Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD, are barred, with only military-aligned candidates allowed to run. International response is largely negative, with Western nations calling the election a sham, while China, Russia, and India express support or engagement.