Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Myanmar Junta Plans Elections in December-January Despite Concerns
Myanmar, the country, plans to have an election soon, sometime in December and January.
But, it's not going to be a regular one.
The military is in charge now and they kicked out the people who used to run things.
Because of this, lots of people think the election won't be fair.
Some people are in jail, some are against the vote, and some parts of the country aren't safe.
The leader says they will try to make it as fair as possible.
But, many doubt if it can truly be a fair vote.
Myanmar's junta chief announced plans to hold elections in December/January.
The election is viewed as a 'sham' by international monitors.
A 2021 coup led to a civil war and imprisonment of former government members.
Opposition groups plan to boycott the vote due to the circumstances.
Security constraints will impact the election's reach, according to a census.
- Who
- Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
- What
- Myanmar's junta chief announced elections in December/January.
- When
- December this year and January next year.
- Where
- Myanmar (Naypyidaw)
- Why
- The junta promotes elections as a path to peace.
Critics' Perspective
Junta's Perspective
Fairness of Elections
Critics' Perspective
The election is a sham due to the junta's actions.
Junta's Perspective
The junta says it is making preparations to hold elections as widely and extensively as possible.
- Election Date
- December/January
- Announcer
- Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing
- Previous Event
- 2021 Coup
- Opposition Stance
- Boycott
- Security Concerns
- Significant constraints impacting census and voting