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Myanmar Military Prosecuting More Than 200 Under Harsh Election Disruption Law

In July, the junta passed a law aiming to prevent the “obstruction” of the election that is due to begin on December 28. Read More

Myanmar junta to prosecute hundreds for election 'disruption'

Myanmar's junta said on Dec. 17 it was seeking to prosecute more than 200 people for "disruption" of upcoming military-run elections, wielding new legislation rights monitors say aims to crush dissent ... Read More

Myanmar’s sham elections, civil disobedience movement, and Government of National Unity

On December 29, elections will begin in Myanmar – the Burmese call them sham elections —which will be held until January 11, 2026, with a subsequent phase. Meanwhile, the junta’s army has been heavily ... Read More

UN warns planned Myanmar elections entrench repression and instability

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) warned on Friday that the Myanmar military junta’s planned elections will worsen repression and instability rather than restore ... Read More

Myanmar junta pardons thousands ahead of 'sham' election

Myanmar’s ruling junta has dropped outstanding charges against 5,580 people and pardoned or reduced sentencing for a further 3,085 prisoners as it prepares to stage elections from Dec. 28, which have ... Read More

Bipartisan lawmakers urge Trump to reject upcoming Myanmar elections

Nov. 27 (UPI) --Bipartisan lawmakers are calling on President Donald Trump to reject upcoming elections in Myanmar, saying the China-backed junta is using them to create the appearance of legitimacy. Read More

Myanmar: Elections a Fraudulent Claim for Credibility

(Bangkok) – Foreign governments should reject the Myanmar junta’s plans to hold elections from late December 2025 through January 2026 because they will not be free, fair, or inclusive, Human Rights ... Read More