Campaigning begins in military-run Myanmar ahead of ‘sham’ elections
Summary
Campaigning has started in Myanmar for an election scheduled for December 28. The military-led government is organizing the election, but many people and international groups doubt it will be fair. Major opposition parties are not participating, and some groups plan to boycott the election.Key Facts
- Myanmar began campaigning two months ahead of the December 28 election.
- The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by the military, held campaign events in major cities.
- Human Rights Watch and the European Commission have labeled the election a "sham."
- Aung San Suu Kyi's party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), will not participate.
- The election will not occur in some areas due to ongoing conflicts.
- Opposition groups, including armed resistance groups, have called for election boycotts.
- UN Secretary-General and ASEAN will not send election observers, citing concerns about fairness.
- Fifty-seven parties registered, but without major opposition, USDP is likely to win the most seats.
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