Summary
Myanmar's military-backed party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), won a large majority in a recent election. The election took place amid ongoing conflict and repression, with significant concerns about its fairness. Myanmar has been in unrest since the military took control in 2021.
Key Facts
- The USDP won the majority in Myanmar's general election.
- The election was held in three phases and completed on January 26, 2026.
- The military has been in control of Myanmar since a coup in 2021.
- The United Nations reports thousands have died and millions displaced since the coup.
- Many people were excluded from voting, including the ethnic Rohingya group.
- ASEAN and other groups questioned the election's credibility.
- Myanmar's military claims the election was fair.
- The United States is monitoring the election results.
