Elections News Myanmar’s Military Leader Announces Dates For General Election

Myanmar holds first election since military seized power but critics say the vote is a sham

Voters in Myanmar have voted in the first phase of the country’s general election. YANGON, Myanmar — Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar’s first general election in five ... Read More

Myanmar is holding phased elections. Here's why they're being called a 'sham'

Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of the U.N. says the vote will be anything but free and fair. Read More

Myanmar’s controversial elections begin amid violence and low turnout

Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy, which won the previous two elections by a landslide, is banned from participating ... Read More

Myanmar to hold first general election in 5 years as criticism of military rule mounts

The military is framing the vote as a return to multiparty democracy after ousting Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government four years ago. Read More

Myanmar concludes first phase of post-coup elections amid tight security

Voting in the first phase of Myanmar’s general election — the first since the military coup in February 2021 — concluded on Sunday, state media and observers reported, as the junta-organized polls ... Read More

Tepid early turnout in Myanmar election

Voters in Myanmar cast their ballots in apparently low numbers in a general election, the first since a military coup toppled the last civilian government in 2021. Read More

Tepid early turnout in Myanmar election as junta touts stability

Under the shadow of civil war and questions over the poll's credibility, voters in Myanmar cast their ballots in apparently low numbers in a general election on Sunday, the first since a military coup ... Read More

Myanmar polls: Weak turnout seen in phased election

Under the shadow of civil war and questions over the election’s credibility, the initial round of Myanmar’s phased general election closed yesterday, with signs of low voter turnout for the first ... Read More

Myanmar: Repressive tactics intensify before junta-imposed elections

Preparations for this weekend’s first round of junta-imposed elections in Myanmar have resulted in unlawful attacks that may amount to war crimes as well ... Read More

Myanmar holds first election since military seized power, but observers say the vote is a sham

Voters in Myanmar have voted in the first phase of the country’s general election, the first since the 2021 military coup. International observers and opponents of military rule call the vote ... Read More