Myanmar Junta Extends State of Emergency for Sixth Time

Military government cites ongoing conflict and preparation for 2025 elections as reasons for delay.

The junta has delayed elections multiple times since seizing power in February 2021.
Ethnic minority militias and pro-democracy forces have taken control of significant territories.
The military government controls less than half of the country, focusing on central regions.
Critics argue the planned elections will not be free or fair due to lack of media freedom and opposition arrests.
The conflict has displaced 2.7 million people and resulted in over 5,400 deaths since the coup.