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2025-12-28 09:00:00
In an update published by Punch, Myanmar’s military authorities said they intend to press ahead with an election plan, coming after roughly five years of civil conflict and political turbulence.
Opposition groups and several international observers have questioned whether the conditions for a credible vote exist amid security operations, detentions, and restrictions on political activity.
Echotitbits take: Elections in conflict settings often become legitimacy contests rather than dispute-resolution tools. Watch who is allowed to register, independent monitoring access, and whether violence intensifies around campaign periods.
https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20251223-myanmar-junta-stages-election-after-five-years-of-civil-war
Source: RFI — December 28, 2025 (https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20251223-myanmar-junta-stages-election-after-five-years-of-civil-war)
RFI 2025-12-28
