Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Myanmar Military Transfers Power, Sets Election
Myanmar's military leaders have shifted power to a temporary civilian government, but the military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, is still in charge as acting president.
The state of emergency has ended.
The country is planning to hold an election, but opposition groups are unlikely to participate.
The move is seen by many as a way for the military to maintain power amid an ongoing civil war.
Some areas will vote in December, while others will vote in January.
Fighting is still occurring in the country.
Myanmar's junta transferred power to a civilian-led interim government.
Min Aung Hlaing, the junta chief, remains acting president.
A state of emergency was lifted after being in place since the 2021 coup.
An election is planned, with some voting in December and January.
Opposition groups are expected to be excluded or boycott the election.
- Who
- Myanmar's military, Min Aung Hlaing, opposition groups, and the civilian-led interim government.
- What
- Myanmar's junta nominally transferred power to a civilian-led interim government and plans to hold an election.
- When
- The state of emergency was lifted Thursday; the election is planned for December and January.
- Where
- Myanmar
- Why
- The election is seen as a means to potentially legitimize the military's rule.
Myanmar Junta
Opposition Groups and Critics
Election Validity
Myanmar Junta
The election is a step toward multi-party democracy.
Opposition Groups and Critics
The election is a sham to entrench the military's power.
- Acting President
- Min Aung Hlaing
- State of Emergency End
- Thursday
- Election Months
- December and January
- Civilian Govt
- Interim
- Junta's Justification for Coup
- Fraud in previous election
Sources
New Myanmar junta law: Jail for those who criticise election plan
Myanmar forms commission led by junta chief to hold elections, state media says
Myanmar junta lifts emergency after 4.5 years, paving way for elections
Myanmar junta ends emergency rule, eyes December election opposed by Suu Kyi allies, UN calls 'fraud'
Myanmar ends emergency, forms commission led by junta chief to hold elections, state media says
Myanmar forms interim government before election but top general still in charge
Myanmar Junta Ends Emergency Rule, Sets Stage For December Election
