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Myanmar's Military Election Faces Backlash Amid Crisis

12/29/2025

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Myanmar held the first phase of its general election on December 28, 2025, organized by the military, amid ongoing political turmoil and economic challenges.
Many citizens view the election organized by the military as a sham.
A United Nations (UN) report indicates nearly four million young people are unemployed due to ongoing conflicts and conscription laws.
The country faces severe inflation and currency depreciation since the 2021 coup.

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Myanmar held the first phase of its general election on December 28, 2025, organized by the military, amid ongoing political turmoil and economic challenges.
Many citizens view the election organized by the military as a sham.
A United Nations (UN) report indicates nearly four million young people are unemployed due to ongoing conflicts and conscription laws.
The country faces severe inflation and currency depreciation since the 2021 coup.