Myanmar’s military government announces elections for December 28
Summary
Myanmar's military government announced that elections will start on December 28. These elections follow a previous coup that removed the elected government, and many opposition groups plan to boycott them.Key Facts
- Myanmar's military government will begin elections on December 28.
- The elections are called a "step-by-step" process.
- 55 political parties have registered to take part, with nine competing nationwide.
- The military ended a state of emergency in parts of the country to prepare for these elections.
- A coup in 2021 led by the military ousted the democratically elected government.
- Opposition groups plan to boycott the elections, calling them a sham.
- Myanmar has been experiencing civil conflict since the coup.
- The last elections in 2020 were won by the National League for Democracy, which the military claimed was fraudulent. Independent monitors found no widespread fraud.
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