Myanmar's parliament convened on Monday for the first time since a coup five years ago, in one of the final steps in a nominal return to democracy where its powerful military retains tight control.
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Myanmar's parliament has convened for the first time in five years, marking a nominal return to democracy after a military coup. However, the military retains tight control, indicating a new era of rule with limited democratic freedoms. The convening of parliament is one of the final steps in this transition. The situation highlights the ongoing struggle for power and democracy in Myanmar.
Myanmar's parliament convened on Monday for the first time since a coup five years ago, in one of the final steps in a nominal return to democracy where its powerful military retains tight control.