Myanmar’s election has concluded amid an ongoing civil war, with early indications pointing to a sweeping victory for a military-backed party. 


Myanmar Election Ends Amid Ongoing War, Military-Backed Party Set To Win Big | WION

Myanmar is holding elections five years after a military coup and amid an ongoing civil war. The junta claims the polls are free and fair, but Western nations call them a sham, as the NLD is banned, harsh election laws apply, and Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned.

Death penalty law, Suu Kyi’s absence: Last phase of Myanmar’s ‘free, fair’ elections amid civil war

Myanmar’s military has launched the second phase of its three part elections across 100 townships despite ongoing civil war and security threats. The polls come after the 2021 coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s elected government, with critics saying the vote is designed to legitimise military rule after opposition parties were dissolved and large areas excluded from voting.


Myanmar Elections: Myanmar Junta Holds Second Phase of Elections | WION 

Myanmar’s pro-military USDP claimed a landslide win in the first phase of elections, winning over 80% lower house seats. The UN called the polls a sham amid civil war. India urged free, fair and inclusive elections despite junta rule since 2021.

Myanmar's pro-military party USDP claims landslide victory in first phase of elections - What we know about the polls?

The Southeast Asian nation of around 50 million people is riven by civil war, and there will be no voting in areas controlled by rebel factions that have risen up to challenge military rule.

After five years of civil war in Myanmar, military junta stages election with weak turnout

United Nations rights chief Volker Turk warned that civilians were being threatened by both the military authorities and armed opposition groups over their participation in the polls.

Myanmar junta is using ‘brutal violence to compel people to vote’: UN

Myanmar's military regime has once again extended its state of emergency by six months. This decision, announced on Wednesday, marks the latest delay in the promised elections. Watch in for more details!

Myanmar Junta extends state of emergency by six months, delays elections

Swarms of thousands of protesters marched the streets in Myanmar on Wednesday while continuing to reject the army’s claims that the people support the coup. The army asserted that people had given support to overthrowing Aung San Suu Kyi.

Protesters in Myanmar reconvene, reject military's claims of public support for coup

Myanmar`s election commission on Thursday rejected allegations by the country`s military of vote fraud in last year`s election and said there were no errors big enough to impact the credibility of the vote.

Myanmar poll body says no election fraud after army warns of 'action'

In Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi is certain to win a second term. But can Suu Kyi put an end to the ethnic conflict in Myanmar?

Gravitas: Aung San Suu Kyi expected to win a second term

Myanmar's ruling party claimed a resounding victory on Monday in the country's second parliamentary election since the end of strict military rule, based on its own unofficial tally of votes.

Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party claims resounding election win in Myanmar

With lockdown measures in place to curb the pandemic, and a dominating ruling party, campaigning for votes in Myanmar's upcoming parliamentary elections has proven to be an uphill battle for first-time political candidate Han Oo Khin.

Myanmar political candidate campaigns in grocery truck amid lockdown restrictions

Myanmar is set to hold its most crucial election in November. Aung San Suu Kyi's former ally Thet Thet Khine has emerged as a key challenger. Meanwhile, the Rohingya community in the country remains disenfranchised.

Gravitas: Meet the lady challenging Aung San Suu Kyi's rule

8 member nations of the UNSC have urged Myanmar to ensure that the Rohingyas can participate in the general elections. Watch report.

8 UNSC members appeal to Myanmar: Appeal for Rohingya participation in general elections

Myanmar has entered the election season. State Councillor Aung San Suu Kyi has kicked off her election campaign. Can Suu Kyi make a comeback?

Gravitas: Aung San Suu Kyi launches election campaign

The Ministry of Health and Sports has issued stay-at-home orders in all 17 townships in Rakhine State and Yangon’s Thingangyun, Insein, North Okkalapa, Thaketa, Hlaing, Pazundaung and Mingaladon townships.

Myanmar elections: Low voter turnout expected due to COVID-19 rules

Myanmar on Wednesday announced November 8 as the date for a parliamentary election set to serve as a test of the country’s first democratic government in half a century.

Myanmar sets November 8 as the date for parliamentary election

Myanmar voters cast their ballots in a small but key by-election Saturday, a rare local test of support for embattled leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party more than halfway through her time in office.

Myanmar by-election rare local test for Aung San Suu Kyi

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