The regime’s Union Election Commission (UEC) announced on Monday that its general elections will begin on Dec. 28, with specific dates for polls in January 2026 to be announced later.

Nay Phone Latt, the National Unity Government (NUG) Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, spoke to DVB about the regime elections on Aug. 17.

Richard Horsey, the senior advisor on Myanmar for the International Crisis Group, spoke to DVB on Aug. 13. Read more about the regime's roadmap to hold polls nationwide into 2026.

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