Myanmar's Controversial Election: Legitimacy or Deception?
Myanmar's military-led government launches election campaigns amid ongoing civil conflict and widespread criticism of the polls' legitimacy. The elections, excluding major opposition parties like Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD, are viewed as a means to legitimize the military's 2021 power seizure. Opposition groups plan to boycott and disrupt the process.
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Political parties in Myanmar, under military rule, started their election campaigns on Tuesday, setting the stage for national polls in two months. These elections are viewed by many as a ploy by the military to legitimize its 2021 power grab, despite ongoing conflict blocking voting in several regions.
This political move has faced international criticism, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning that the elections might exacerbate Myanmar's instability. The elections are scheduled to begin on December 28, and critics argue they won't be free or fair.
In the absence of major opposition parties, such as Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy, the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party is expected to dominate the polls, prompting boycotts and disruption threats from opposition groups.
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