According to experts, the upcoming election isn’t genuinely about public engagement. Instead, it’s perceived as a strategic maneuver to ensure a decisive victory for the military’s preferred political party. Such a victory would allow the country to transition from outright military rule to a more semi-civilian or quasi-civilian governance model.

In the political process, each of the three main parliamentary bodies—the lower house, the upper house, and the military—selects a vice president from their members. Subsequently, the entire parliament votes to choose one of these three vice presidents as the nation’s president.

Tragically, over one million Rohingya refugees, who remain stateless, will not have the opportunity to participate in this electoral process.

Amidst these tensions, there have been reports concerning the health of Suu Kyi. However, the military junta has assured that she remains “in good health.”

The results of this contentious election are anticipated by the end of January.

Meanwhile, the United Nations has reported alarming figures, estimating that more than 3.6 million individuals have been displaced due to conflicts that erupted following the 2021 coup. Additionally, over 6,800 civilians have tragically lost their lives as a result of these ongoing conflicts.

The results of this election are expected in late January.

Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis worsens

The United Nations (UN) estimates that over 3.6 million people have been displaced, with over 6,800 civilians killed in conflicts triggered by the 2021 coup.