ASEAN tells Myanmar military rulers peace should be priority, not election
Briefly

The foreign ministers of ASEAN stressed that Myanmar’s plans to hold elections amid escalating civil war should not be its priority, insisting on immediate dialogue and an end to hostilities.
Malaysia's foreign minister emphasized that any upcoming election in Myanmar must include all stakeholders and cannot occur in isolation from the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.
The military government in Myanmar is planning an election this year, which critics deem a 'sham' geared towards maintaining military control under the guise of democracy.
Despite its deteriorating conditions and a civil war, Myanmar’s military leaders are moving forward with election plans, aiming to legitimize their rule, drawing condemnation from regional allies.
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