West urges Myanmar to hold fair election and push reforms

By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - Western powers on Friday urged Myanmar to hold a fair and transparent election on Sunday and pave the way for greater democracy, including citizenship for minority Rohingya Muslims. A senior Myanmar official defended the country's record during an examination by the U.N. Human Rights Council, held every four years and just two days before the historic vote. "Myanmar is endeavoring its best, like any other nascent democracy, to overcome challenges by using