Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 01/11/2026

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Jan 11, 2026 08:07 pm Low Turnout, Intimidation and Attacks Mark Phase 2 of Myanmar Junta's Election Voting in 100 townships saw sparse participation, heavy security, alleged advance-vote irregularities and resistance attacks as the junta pressed on with its staged poll. read on website

Jan 11, 2026 05:36 pm Myanmar Junta Election Official Killed as Blasts Rock Bago Region Resistance fighters call on civilians to reject Sunday's second phase of a vote widely regarded as rigged by the military regime.   read on website

Jan 11, 2026 03:10 pm Live Updates: Junta's Election Phase Two Polls open in 100 townships amid tight security, low voter turnout reports, and heavy military presence. Follow The Irrawaddy's live coverage throughout the day. read on website

Jan 11, 2026 09:07 am Polls Open in Second Phase of Myanmar Junta-run Election Myanmar's junta moves into the second phase of its controversial three-phase election today, a vote that critics and residents dismiss as a "sham" designed to entrench junta rule. read on website

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