Supporters of the National League for Democracy party on a motorcade pass supporters of the opposition Union Solidarity and Development Party, left, during a campaign in Wundwin, near Mandalay on September 19. (AFP)

Political violence a threat to Myanmar’s election

Although elections in Myanmar since 2010 have been largely free of violence, there are worrying signs that tension could spill over during this year’s vote, including the post-election period.

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