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Myanmar's junta has announced that elections will commence on December 28, 2025, despite ongoing civil war and vast swathes of the country outside its control. The military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's democratic government in 2021, leading to widespread conflict and resistance from pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups. The junta claims the election will resolve the conflict and is offering cash rewards to surrendering fighters. However, with Suu Kyi imprisoned and many opposition members calling for a boycott, the election is viewed by critics as a sham designed to legitimize military rule. A UN expert called it a charade, and analysts warn it could further fracture the opposition.
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