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Myanmar's military junta began phased elections on December 28, 2025, amid ongoing civil war and widespread opposition. The polls exclude major opposition parties, including Aung San Suu Kyi's dissolved National League for Democracy, and are held only in military-controlled areas. Critics and international observers denounce the elections as neither free nor fair, citing repression, arrests, and violence.
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Myanmar's ongoing three-phase election, held amid conflict and repression, sees the military-backed USDP leading early results. Critics call the vote a sham, with opposition parties and international observers condemning it as neither free nor fair. Voting continues in conflict zones despite violence and political repression.
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On January 12, 2026, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began a three-week trial in The Hague on a genocide case filed by Gambia in 2019 against Myanmar. The case accuses Myanmar's military of committing genocide against the Rohingya minority during a 2017 military campaign. Myanmar denies the charges and is cooperating with the court. The trial could set legal precedents affecting other genocide cases worldwide.
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Burkina Faso's military government has dissolved all political parties, citing concerns over divisions and dysfunction. The move follows a series of crackdowns on dissent, amid ongoing insurgencies and efforts to rebuild the state after the 2022 coup led by Captain Ibrahim Traore. International calls for respect for civil liberties persist.
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East Timor has expelled Myanmar's charge d'affaires amid escalating tensions over Myanmar's military abuses. East Timor's government opened legal proceedings against Myanmar's military leaders for war crimes, prompting Myanmar to retaliate diplomatically. The move highlights deepening regional conflicts and human rights concerns within ASEAN.
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Myanmar's military plans to transfer power to a new parliament next month after winning recent elections, with top generals expected to retain significant influence. The move follows a 2021 coup and ongoing unrest, with the military's political dominance remaining intact despite the parliamentary transition.