Key Facts
• Myanmar’s general election voting began on December 28, 2025.
• This is the first election since the February 2021 military coup.
• The military regime aims to stage a civilian transition while maintaining control.
• Aung San Suu Kyi remains detained, and her National League for Democracy (NLD) was dissolved.
• Major pro-democracy groups are excluded from the election process.
• Public interest is low compared to the 2015 and 2020 elections.
• Voting is divided into three phases: December 28, January 11, and January 25.
• Only 265 out of 330 townships are participating due to ongoing conflicts.
• A new government is expected to form by late March 2026.
• Human rights group Justice for Myanmar urges global rejection of the election results.
Summary
Myanmar’s first general election since the 2021 military coup began on December 28, 2025. The military regime seeks to portray a civilian transition while retaining power. Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains detained, and her party, the NLD, has been dissolved. Major democratic factions are excluded, and public interest is notably low compared to past elections. Voting is conducted in three phases, with only 265 of 330 townships participating due to ongoing conflicts. A new government is anticipated by March 2026. Human rights advocates have called for international rejection of the election, labeling it a sham.
