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ASEAN to Evaluate Myanmar Elections Amid Ongoing Conflict

12/30/2025

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said ASEAN will carefully evaluate Myanmar developments after the first phase to avoid premature legitimacy amid ongoing civil conflict.
ASEAN leaders will assess the situation sequentially to reduce violence and maintain a credible political process.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed victory in 82 of 102 contested seats amid wide condemnation of the elections.
Two additional voting phases are scheduled for January.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said ASEAN will carefully evaluate Myanmar developments after the first phase to avoid premature legitimacy amid ongoing civil conflict.
ASEAN leaders will assess the situation sequentially to reduce violence and maintain a credible political process.
The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claimed victory in 82 of 102 contested seats amid wide condemnation of the elections.
Two additional voting phases are scheduled for January.