Myanmar's military government lashed back on Sunday at international criticism that branded upcoming elections undemocratic, but also hinted junta chief Min Aung Hlaing could have a leadership role in the post-poll government.The junta snatched power in a 2021 coup, toppling a civilian government, jailing its leaders and triggering a vicious civil war that has consumed the country.The military government is overseeing phased polls set to start on December 28, pledging a return to democracy and a chance to end the fighting.However, international democracy monitors have described the vote as an exercise in rebranding military rule, while the United Nations, Britain...