Myanmar Military Announces General Election Dates Amid Ongoing Conflict
Myanmar’s military leader announced a general election slated for December 2025 or January 2026, following years of conflict since the military coup. Despite political party participation, concerns arise regarding the election’s fairness amidst ongoing civil war and opposition leader incarcerations.
Myanmar’s military ruler, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, announced plans for a general election to be held within the next ten months, with tentative dates set for December 2025 or January 2026 at the latest. This announcement was made during a press conference while he was visiting Belarus. According to state media, a total of 53 political parties have submitted lists to participate in this upcoming election, although exact dates have yet to be finalized.
The announcement of a general election in Myanmar follows years of civil unrest and opposition to military rule since the coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi. While 53 parties are preparing to participate, there is significant skepticism regarding the fairness of the election process, given the ongoing conflict in the country and the imprisonment of key opposition figures. The situation remains precarious, with the military controlling significant portions of the territory and facing organized resistance.
Original Source: apnews.com
