Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war
Summary
Myanmar is holding the second phase of its general elections despite an ongoing civil war and claims the elections are meant to support military rule. Voting is taking place in various regions where there have been recent conflicts, and the elections are divided into three phases due to the instability. The United Nations and human rights groups have criticized the elections as not being free or fair.Key Facts
- Myanmar is conducting elections in three phases due to ongoing civil conflict.
- The current voting phase covers parts of Sagaing, Magway, Mandalay, Bago, Tanintharyi, Mon, Shan, Kachin, Kayah, and Kayin regions.
- Myanmar's military removed the civilian government in a 2021 coup, leading to a civil war.
- Aung San Suu Kyi's political party was dissolved for not registering for the current elections.
- The first voting phase reported a 52% voter turnout.
- The military-backed party, USDP, claimed 80% of the seats in the first phase.
- The military automatically holds 25% of seats in each house of Myanmar's parliament.
- The UN and human rights groups criticize the elections as illegitimate.
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