The junta that has since ruled Myanmar says the vote is a chance for a fresh start politically and economically for the impoverished Southeast Asian nation. Polls to prolong junta’s ‘power of slavery’, academic saysMass protests followed the ouster of Suu Kyi's party, only to be violently suppressed by the military. "And USDP and other allied parties with the military will join forces to form the next government." "No matter who I vote for, the USDP will win," he said, asking not to be named for fear of retribution from junta authorities. "So, I will just vote USDP."

Source: The Edge Markets December 28, 2025 00:45 UTC