Myanmar's military government has declared that elections will start on December 28, following the end of a state of emergency. There is considerable skepticism regarding the fairness of these elections. The Union Election Commission announced that this would be the first phase of general elections, with additional details to follow. Approximately 55 political parties have registered for the elections. Opposition groups, primarily the National League for Democracy led by Aung San Suu Kyi, plan to boycott, perceiving the elections as a manipulation for military dominance. Since the coup in 2021, Myanmar has been plagued by a civil war.
Myanmar's military government announced elections will begin on December 28, following the end of a state of emergency, amid skepticism about their credibility.
Around 55 parties have registered for the elections, with opposition groups pledging to boycott, viewing the election as a sham aimed at bolstering military power.
Elections follow the military coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government, causing widespread protests and civil war, with various groups controlling swathes of the country.
Independent election monitoring groups have dismissed the military’s fraud claims regarding the 2020 elections, asserting that the results aligned with public wishes.
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