Myanmar holds second round of elections amid armed conflict.

Myanmar held the second phase of its three-part general election, with voting in 100 townships amid ongoing armed conflict; a final round is scheduled for Jan. 25.

Myanmar held the second phase of its first general election in five years on Sunday, extending voting to 100 townships, including some areas affected by armed conflict. The vote is being run in three phases because of ongoing fighting and security concerns. Officials reported polling stations opened at 6 a.m. in the townships included in this phase. A final round is scheduled for Jan. 25, and 65 townships will not take part because of fighting. What is known: - Voting took place in 100 townships on Sunday, covering parts of multiple regions and states. - The election is being held in three phases; the final phase is set for Jan. 25 and 65 townships have been excluded because of armed conflict. - The constitution reserves 25% of parliamentary seats for the military, and the party with a combined majority can select the president. - Critics and a U.N. human rights official have described the polls as not free or fair and noted the absence of formerly dominant opposition parties. Summary: The second phase expanded polling into areas affected by armed conflict while the overall process remains contested, with critics saying the polls lack credibility. The final round is scheduled for Jan. 25, and 65 townships will not participate because of the fighting.