Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Myanmar Lifts Emergency, Prepares for Elections Under Military Rule
Myanmar's military, which took over the country four years ago, has ended its emergency rules.
They plan to have an election in December.
But, since the military is still in charge, it won't change much for the people.
The head of the military is now acting as the President, keeping all the power.
Myanmar's military government lifted a four-year state of emergency.
The state of emergency was in place since the army seized power in a coup.
Elections cannot be held during a state of emergency under Myanmar’s Constitution.
The government plans to hold a vote in December.
The head of the military junta appointed himself as acting President.
- Who
- Myanmar military government
- What
- Myanmar lifted a four-year state of emergency.
- When
- Recently, as elections are being planned.
- Where
- Myanmar
- Why
- To allow for elections, but not representing a move away from military rule.
People of Myanmar (Implied)
Myanmar Military
Impact of Lifting the Emergency
People of Myanmar (Implied)
The lifting of the state of emergency is not meaningful.
Myanmar Military
The lifting of the state of emergency is a step toward holding elections.
- Country
- Myanmar
- Event
- Lifting of State of Emergency
- Governing Body
- Myanmar Military
- Election
- Planned for December
- Leader
- Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
