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YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar's junta carried out a major military reshuffle Friday that retired more than a dozen senior leaders, officials said, in an apparent move to prepare for November national elections.
A veteran Myanmar politician believes the country's ruling party will win most regional and national seats in the upcoming elections.
YANGON, Myanmar – A political party backed by Myanmar’s ruling junta opened offices across the country Friday – months after the main opposition group was forced to close theirs – as preparations begin for a general election

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