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News|PoliticsPolls open in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coupThe UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the electoral process is not free, fair or credible.

On Sun, Dec 28, 2025, Myanmar conducted its first general election since the military coup in 2021, which overthrew the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. The election was conducted in only about a third of the nation's 330…

CBy Chloe SimmonsDec 28, 20252 min read

On Sun, Dec 28, 2025, Myanmar conducted its first general election since the military coup in 2021, which overthrew the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. The election was conducted in only about a third of the nation's 330 townships due to ongoing civil conflicts.

The election process includes two additional rounds of voting scheduled for Thu, Jan 11, 2026, and Sun, Jan 25, 2026. Voting has been canceled in 65 townships, resulting in approximately 20% of the country's population being unable to vote at this stage.

Polling stations in Yangon opened at 6 am local time on Sun, Dec 28, 2025 (23:30 GMT, Sat), with a moderate turnout primarily from middle-aged voters. Most choices on the ballot are military-affiliated parties. The pro-military Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is anticipated to become the largest party.

Electronic voting machines are being used for the first time in Myanmar, prohibiting write-in candidates and spoiled ballots. Security measures included cordoned-off stations and armed officers at traffic intersections in downtown Yangon.

The election was conducted in only about a third of the nation's 330 townships due to ongoing civil conflicts.
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The election has faced criticism from international organizations and human rights groups, which argue that it lacks the conditions for free, fair, and credible elections. The civil war, initiated by the 2021 coup, has resulted in approximately 90,000 deaths, displaced 3.5 million people, and left 22 million in need of humanitarian aid. Over 22,000 individuals are detained for political reasons.

Aung San Suu Kyi remains in detention, and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), has been dissolved. Meanwhile, the military, which has governed since 2021, frames the election as a political and economic opportunity for the nation, which has a population of 55 million.

There is skepticism regarding the legitimacy of the election outcomes, with expectations of a USDP victory. Analysts suggest that the military's attempts to form a stable government amid ongoing conflict are unlikely to gain significant international recognition. The election's results are expected to reinforce political divisions and extend Myanmar’s ongoing crisis.

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Voting results are yet to be announced, and dates for counting and declaring outcomes have not been specified.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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