How do journalists cover a disputed election in Myanmar?

Myanmar’s military is holding a stage-managed election, but will it change anything?

A raging civil war, a popular former leader detained, and an exodus of citizens abroad aren't ideal conditions for holding an election.

Yet Myanmar’s military junta government is pressing ahead with a three-stage vote that many outside observers say is being held in a climate of fear.

With early results confirming the military-backed party dominating, the question is why is the junta bothering? And will the vote, however flawed, change anything in a country in dire need of a new direction?

Asia Specific podcast host Mariko Oi is joined by the BBC’s South East Asia correspondent Jonathan Head and the Editor of the BBC’s Burmese service Soe Win Than.

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