Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Myanmar Military Government to Hold Second Phase of Election January 11
Myanmar's military rulers are planning to hold another part of their election on January 11.
This is the second part of a larger election they are organizing.
They have only been able to count people and make voting lists in about a third of the country's towns.
Many political parties that wanted to participate have been shut down or are choosing not to join because they don't believe the election will be fair.
Even international groups like the United Nations and Western countries think the election won't be free or fair.
The military took over the country in 2021, and since then, many people have been fighting against their rule.
The election is happening while there is a lot of disagreement and conflict in the country.
Myanmar's military government will hold the second phase of its multi-stage election on January 11.
This second phase will include 100 townships nationwide, some of which are in Yangon.
The election is dismissed as a sham by Western countries, the United Nations, and human rights groups.
Many pro-democracy parties, including Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy, have been dissolved or are boycotting the election.
The military junta has faced widespread opposition and resistance since seizing power in a 2021 coup.
- Who
- Myanmar’s military government
- What
- Holding the second phase of a multi-stage election
- When
- January 11
- Where
- Myanmar, covering 100 townships including parts of Yangon
- Why
- To conduct elections following a 2021 coup
International & Opposition View
Military Government Stance
Election Legitimacy
International & Opposition View
The elections are considered a sham, not free and fair, by Western countries, the UN, and human rights groups.
Military Government Stance
The military government is proceeding with a multi-stage election, holding a second phase on January 11.
Inclusivity
International & Opposition View
Dozens of pro-democracy parties have been banned or are refusing to participate; the UN notes the election will not be held nationwide.
Military Government Stance
The government plans to cover 100 townships in the second phase and conducted a census in 145 townships.
Political Situation
International & Opposition View
The country is in political turmoil following a 2021 coup, with widespread armed resistance and ethnic armies opposing the junta.
Military Government Stance
The military government is attempting to establish its authority through a controlled election process.
- Election Date
- January 11 (Second Phase)
- First Phase Election Date
- December 28
- Townships Covered (Second Phase)
- 100
- Townships Covered (Census)
- 145 of 330
- Total Population (Estimate)
- 51.3 million