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Why Myanmar’s Military is Holding an Election
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August 29, 2025
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In this video we’re going to explain how and why the regime in Myanmar is planning an election, and how it may impact the civil war going forward.
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SOURCES:
Myanmar junta announces date of election:
ACLED report on civil war, November 2024:
BBC analysis of territorial control, November 2024:
Thomas van Linge’s map of Myanmar control, August 2025:
Civil war death toll, displacement, humanitarian crisis:
First election phase to see voting in 102 townships:
Resistance groups oppose election:
ttps://www.irrawaddy.com/news/politics/myanmar-junta-plans-voting-in-102-townships.html
Strict punishments for disrupting election:
UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews condemns election plan:
International election monitors condemn election plan:
International Crisis Group analysis:
Neighbouring countries may endorse election:
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