Myanmar’s junta leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, declared elections set for December 2025 or January 2026, after a military coup in 2021. The elections face skepticism due to past violence and repression, with concerns they will not be free or fair.
The chief of Myanmar’s junta has announced plans for an election to be held either in December 2025 or January 2026, marking the first election since the military coup in 2021. General Min Aung Hlaing stated that 53 political parties have expressed their intent to participate, emphasizing that the election will be conducted in a “free and fair” manner, as reported by the state publication Global New Light of Myanmar.
The announcement of an upcoming election in Myanmar remains contentious, as skepticism regarding the junta’s intentions persists. Numerous opposition groups question the legitimacy of such polls, given the previous history of political suppression and ongoing violence. The situation in Myanmar remains dire, with significant humanitarian needs projected amidst political turmoil.
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