Myanmar’s military-backed party set for big win as election condemned as a sham
Myanmar’s month-long election has ended with the junta’s proxy party expected to claim a sweeping victory amid widespread international criticism, bans on opposition, and ongoing violence.
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Myanmar’s voting has concluded with the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development party expected to secure a landslide in an election rejected by many governments and rights monitors as illegitimate.
The Guardian reported that the poll unfolded under sweeping restrictions, including the banning of major opposition forces and the continued detention of ousted civilian leaders following the 2021 coup.
International bodies including the United Nations and several Western governments have criticized the vote’s credibility, while conflict continued during the election period, including reports of deadly airstrikes.
- Election widely criticized internationally as lacking legitimacy
- Opposition parties and leaders sidelined through bans and detentions
- Violence and security concerns persisted through voting period