It will be the 1st electoral process since the country suffered a military coup in 2021; Opponents see claim with skepticism
The first phase of the General Elections of Myanmar will be on December 28, 2025, according to one done by the country on Monday (18.ago.2025). This, which will be the 1st electoral process in the country in almost 5 years, already faces criticism from opponents, who consider him a scam.
He said he will later disclose the dates for the following stages of the election, scheduled to be held from December to January, for security reasons, according to the statement broadcast by (Acronym for Radio and Television of Myanmar).
According to the announcement represents an attempt by the military to normalize their governance after years of internal conflict.
The country has been experiencing a scenario of violence since 2021, when one dismissed the elected civil government led by, winner of in 1991.
The generals who command Myanmar, under the leadership of the military chief, face strong resistance from armed groups in various regions.
Interim administration has recently stated that it intends to conduct elections in more than 300 circumscriptions throughout the national territory, including areas currently under the control of armed groups that oppose the military.
State media reported that 55 political parties were recorded for the elections, with 9 of them planning to compete nationally. “Six parties are under analysis for approval and registration”, Said the newspaper Earlier this month.
The subsequent phases of the elections will be held throughout December and January, with dates to be announced later by the Mianmar Union Electoral Commission, as informed by state television.
The military justified as an intervention after what they classified as widespread fraud in the elections held 3 months earlier, won by Suu Kyi’s party.
Western governments, according to Reuters, They rejected the current electoral process, seeing it as a strategy to consolidate the power of the generals.
The election is expected to be dominated by candidates aligned with the military, as opposition groups are prevented from running or refusing to participate.
