Covering Myanmar Elections: A Record of Broken Promises

by Admin | Feb 5, 2026 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Bertil Lintner This time it was easy, because the exercise was obviously a military-orchestrated mockery of how elections should be held.  Read Full Story

Myanmar junta’s proxy party named winner of criticised election

by Admin | Feb 4, 2026 | Daily News, Elections

Source: The Straits Times | By Bloomberg The National Unity Party won 68 seats, and the Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (White Tiger Party) won 39 seats, according to official results from the Election Commission. Read Full Story

How academics are normalizing Myanmar’s sham elections

by Admin | Feb 4, 2026 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By Dr. Salai Vanni Bawii There are certainly many problems with these scholars and panels, as they often present the same interpretations of the same data. These critiques, however, do much more than point out problems with the...

China supports Myanmar people’s choice, will continue to provide constructive assistance: FM on Myanmar election results

by Admin | Feb 4, 2026 | Daily News, Elections, Politics/Policy

Source: Global Times China respects the choice of the Myanmar people and will continue to provide constructive assistance to help Myanmar restore peace, stability and development, Lin said. Read Full Story

Myanmar’s military elections will not lead to peace or improvement in the political crisis

by Admin | Feb 4, 2026 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Armed Conflict Location & Event Data | By Su Mon The scripted victory for the USDP solidifies the military’s control under the guise of civilian rule and the political status quo five years since the coup. Read Full Story

Five Years of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution: States Must Support the People’s Genuine Will and Act to End the Junta’s Atrocities

by Admin | Feb 2, 2026 | Elections, Legitimacy, Opinion Papers

Source: Special Advisory Council for Myanmar | Statement SAC-M reaffirms its call on States to support legitimate pro-democracy actors, unequivocally reject the junta’s sham elections, and to refrain from engaging with or otherwise legitimising the junta and its...