"The USDP secured 232 of the 263 seats up for grabs in the lower house and 109 of the 157 seats announced so far in the upper chamber, according to results released on Thursday and Friday. A spokesman for the country's military rulers, Zaw Min Tun, said Myanmar's parliament is now expected to convene to elect a president in March, with a new government set to take over in April, according to a report in the pro-military Eleven Media Group."
"Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been in political turmoil since the 2021 coup, with the crushing of pro-democracy protests prompting a nationwide rebellion. Thousands have been killed, and about 3.6 million people have been displaced, according to the United Nations. Local newspapers feature headlines covering the conclusion of Myanmar's general election on January 26, 2026, in Yangon, Myanmar [Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images]"
A three-phase general election concluded January 26, 2026, after voting began December 28. The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party dominated all phases, winning 232 of 263 contested lower-house seats and 109 of 157 upper-chamber seats announced so far. The military said the new parliament will elect a president in March and a new government will take office in April. The election occurred amid civil war and widespread repression following the 2021 coup that overturned the elected government. The United Nations reported 170 killed in air attacks during the election period and about 3.6 million people displaced. ASEAN declined to endorse the electoral process and concerns were raised about credibility.
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