Myanmar’s military government has declared the end of a state of emergency in parts of the country, paving the way for elections expected in December. General Min Aung Hlaing, who leads an 11-member commission, will supervise the polls.
The announcement comes four and a half years after the military deposed the civilian government, sparking a civil war that has killed thousands of people. The opposition has pledged to boycott the election, which monitors warn could be used to consolidate the military’s hold on power.
Elections are scheduled for both December and January due to security concerns. Min Aung Hlaing will lead the commission, which will oversee the electoral process. Analysts predict that despite the promised elections, the general will likely maintain his role as president or armed forces chief, extending his tenure as de facto ruler.
Beijing has expressed support for Myanmar’s parties and factions resolving their differences through political means within the constitutional framework. Political parties are currently being registered, while training sessions on electronic voting machines have already taken place.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/31/myanmar-ends-state-of-emergency-before-planned-elections