Union Election Commission officials prepare to count advance ballots at the No 5 polling station in Yangon's Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township on November 8. (Hkun Lat | Frontier)

The UEC and the abuse of power

The Union Election Commission’s disturbing behaviour towards journalists stirs memories of military rule, when it was dangerous to question those in authority.

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