Myanmar’s Wartime Polls: Managing Expectations

by Admin | Sep 3, 2025 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: FULCRUM | By Kai Ostwald Myanmar’s junta is planning wartime elections in December 2025 and January 2026. Externally and internally, perspectives on the polls vary dramatically. Read Full Story

Nine Parties to Run Nationwide in Myanmar’s Planned Election

by Admin | Sep 3, 2025 | Daily News, Elections

Source: The Irrawaddy Nine of the 61 parties registered for the coming election will contest nationwide, the Election Commission announced. The rest will run in regional or state constituencies. Read Full Story

Junta-Backed Militias in Mawlamyine Operate Like Thug Forces Ahead of Sham Elections

by Admin | Sep 2, 2025 | Daily News, Elections

Source: Mon Human Rights Foundation Instead of providing protection, they have been abusing power, harassing locals, and spreading fear. Read Full Story

Myanmar and Japanese civil society urge Tokyo to act against the junta’s sham election

by Admin | Sep 2, 2025 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Mizzima I Joint open letter by Myanmar and Japanese civil society organizations  It is well established that the junta has neither the legal right nor the political legitimacy necessary to conduct any election in Myanmar; it further lacks the effective...

Junta’s New Registrations in Muse Seen as Vote-Rigging Tactic Before December Poll

by Admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Daily News, Elections

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN They added that Chinese nationals who have moved into Muse are also being given new household registrations. Read Full Story

Myanmar Junta’s Pre-Poll Military Push Projects Strength at Heavy Civilian Cost

by Admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: The Irrawaddy | Analysis by Nayt Thit This raises the question: Is a nationwide election truly possible? Read Full Story