After 5 years, Myanmar parliament dominated by pro-military party convenes

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Reports differ across sources; according to abcnews.com, myanmar’s parliament meets for first time in 5 years with military controlling most seats Myanmar has opened its first parliamentary session in more than five years following an election that did not include major opposition parties, ensuring that the ruling military is set to retain a firm grasp on power NAYPYITAW, Myanmar -- Myanmar opened its first parliamentary session in more than five years on Monday following an election that did not include major opposition parties, ensuring that the ruling military is set to retain a firm grasp on power.