Key Facts
• Myanmar military announced the end of the state of emergency on July 31, 2025.
• The state of emergency was imposed during the February 2021 coup.
• A general election is planned within six months, by the end of 2025.
• Myanmar’s constitution mandates elections within six months of lifting the emergency.
• Elections will likely exclude pro-democracy groups and cover military-controlled areas only.
• Ongoing conflict persists between the military and pro-democracy factions.
• The state of emergency was extended seven times, with the last extension on January 31, 2025.
Summary
Myanmar’s military announced the end of the state of emergency on July 31, 2025, which had been in place since the February 2021 coup. The military plans to hold a general election within six months, as required by the constitution, aiming for completion by the end of 2025. However, the election is expected to exclude pro-democracy groups and be limited to areas under military control. The state of emergency had been extended seven times, with the most recent extension in January 2025. Despite these developments, conflict between the military and pro-democracy factions continues, raising concerns about the inclusivity and fairness of the upcoming election.
