Myanmar Military Government Announces General Election Timeline

The junta plans to hold elections in December 2025 or January 2026, despite ongoing conflict and widespread criticism of their legitimacy.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing announced the election time frame during a visit to Belarus, marking the first specific timeline for the long-delayed polls.
The military government claims the elections will be 'free and fair,' with 53 political parties reportedly submitting their participation lists.
Critics argue the elections are designed to cement military control, as opposition leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, remain imprisoned or banned.
The junta has struggled to conduct a census for voter registration, completing the process in only 145 of 330 townships due to ongoing conflict.
International observers and analysts have dismissed the planned elections as a sham, predicting further violence and instability in the war-torn nation.