Yangon, Aug 20, 2025 (AFP) - Myanmar junta claims town captured, expanding election reach

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2025-08-20

Myanmar's junta said on Wednesday its troops had captured a key town in the east after a 16-day battle, clawing back rebel-contested territory as it prepares for a disputed December election. Demoso, 105 kilometres (65 miles) east of the capital Naypyidaw, has witnessed intense fighting since the military's overthrow of the democratic government in 2021 sparked a civil war. The embattled junta plans to hold elections in areas it controls starting......

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