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Myanmar Junta Targets Activists Ahead of December Elections

12/10/2025

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The Myanmar military junta is pursuing ten activists for protesting against upcoming elections, threatening up to ten years in prison.
The regime, which seized power in the 2021 coup, plans to hold elections starting December 28.
Protests for Human Rights Day were called by opposition groups, while daily life in Yangon appeared unaffected.
A United Nations report details the military's intimidation tactics since the 2021 coup.

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The Myanmar military junta is pursuing ten activists for protesting against upcoming elections, threatening up to ten years in prison.
The regime, which seized power in the 2021 coup, plans to hold elections starting December 28.
Protests for Human Rights Day were called by opposition groups, while daily life in Yangon appeared unaffected.
A United Nations report details the military's intimidation tactics since the 2021 coup.