From a Sham Election to a Sham Democracy: A New-Era Authoritarian System

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Independent Mon News Agency | Editorial This sham election will be used to present a façade of democracy to the international community Read Full Story

Myanmar: Türk says military-controlled ballot exacerbates violence and social division

by Admin | Jan 30, 2026 | Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights | Press Release As Myanmar marks five years since the coup, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk today deplored that the conduct of recent military-imposed elections failed to respect the fundamental human rights...

Thailand urges ‘calibrated re-engagement’ with post-election Myanmar

by Admin | Jan 29, 2026 | Daily News, Elections, Politics/Policy

Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | By Thai PBS World Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow today called for a “calibrated re-engagement” with Myanmar’s military leadership, arguing that the regional peace plan must adapt to a new political reality following...

Junta’s Poll Stacks New Parliament With Generals, Cronies and Loyalists

by Admin | Jan 29, 2026 | Daily News, Elections

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi The incoming legislature will be stacked with retired generals. Among them are ultranationalists, hate‑speech promoters, pro-junta militia patrons, military officers who oversaw bloody crackdowns on anti-coup protesters. Read Full...

‘No consensus for now’ within ASEAN to recognise Myanmar election, says grouping’s chair

by Admin | Jan 29, 2026 | Daily News, Elections, Politics/Policy

Source: Bangkok Post Minister’s comment signals possible softening of stand after widely criticised election Read Full Story

ASEAN does not recognize military-ruled Myanmar’s elections, top Philippine diplomat says

by Admin | Jan 29, 2026 | Daily News, Elections

Source: Associated Press | By JIM GOMEZ and JOEAL CALUPITAN The Philippine foreign secretary says the Association of Southeast Asian Nations does not recognize the recently held elections in Myanmar, the first since the army seized power in 2021 Read Full...