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Myanmar's path toward democracy, initiated in 2010 after nearly five decades of military rule, had seen promising strides. The 2015 elections marked a watershed moment: the NLD, led by Suu Kyi, became the ruling party, and international sanctions began to lift. However, despite these advances, the military continued to wield considerable influence, embedded in the constitution and governmental positions—a structure that created a hybrid democratic system vulnerable to internal clashes.