Myanmar Junta Sets December-January Election Amid Civil War

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Myanmar’s ruling junta has announced plans to hold a national election in four phases between December 2025 and January 2026, marking the first time it has provided a detailed schedule for the long-promised vote.

 

Since seizing power in 2021, the military has repeatedly delayed elections, citing ongoing conflict. With large parts of the country controlled by resistance groups, the feasibility of a nationwide vote remains in question.

 

Despite international scepticism, the junta has gained backing from Russia, Belarus, China, and India. However, human rights groups and the ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) reject the election’s legitimacy, arguing that widespread military control and political restrictions make a fair vote impossible.

 

Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned, and the military previously dissolved the NLD, which won Myanmar’s last democratic election in 2020. Rebel groups and the shadow National Unity Government insist negotiations can only happen if the military steps away from politics—an idea the junta dismisses as "impossible."

 

With resistance forces vowing continued pressure, Myanmar’s future remains uncertain as the regime pushes ahead with its controversial election plans.

 

-2025-03-27

[blaze master]

Hahaha election. Is that what they're going to call it ?

[novacova]

5 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Hahaha election. Is that what they're going to call it ?

Yeah, they need to revalidate themselves