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Myanmar military-backed party declared election winner as army plans new body to maintain control
The military-backed USDP won 339 of 586 parliamentary seats amid a 54% turnout, while a new Union Consultative Council law lets the army chief maintain power without formal government leadership.
- On Wednesday, final figures showed Myanmar's military-backed party was declared the election winner as army chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing signed a law creating a Union Consultative Council that could let its chairman retain influence without formally leading the government.
- Since the 2021 seizure, the military has used parallel bodies, and the vote excluded opposition parties, with Myanmar’s constitution guaranteeing 25% of seats to the military.
- Election figures show that voting took place in three phases across 263 of 330 townships, with the USDP winning 330 of 586 seats and holding about 86% of the legislature with military seats.
- It remains unclear whether Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing will lead the council, which is set to be formed when Parliament convenes in the third week of March, according to reports.
- U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk said the election failed to respect fundamental rights and documented nationwide voter coercion amid five years of military rule marked by repression and conscription.
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Myanmar military-backed party declared election winner as army plans new body to maintain control
Myanmar’s military-backed party has won the recent election, according to final official figures. The Union Solidarity and Development Party, led by former generals, secured victory amid restrictions on opposition and dissent.
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Myanmar General Election: Entrenchment of Military Rule is a Matter of Grave Concern
The military-affiliated party’s overwhelming victory in an unfair election in Myanmar does not in any way legitimize the military’s rule. It is deeply concerning that the military’s control is becoming entrenched, further deepening the turmoil in the country. Myanmar recently held a general election, in which the military-affiliated party secured a majority of seats. Including the non-elected seats secured by military-related personnel, pro-mili…
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