Myanmar’s military junta conducted the second phase of general elections in 100 townships, despite the country being engulfed in a widespread civil war. The United Nations and human rights groups have condemned the polls as a “sham” intended to legitimize military rule, noting that the army is constitutionally guaranteed 25% of parliamentary seats. Large areas of the country were excluded from voting due to ongoing intense fighting between the military and resistance forces.
Date: January 11, 2026. Source: aljazeera.com