Myanmar’s military government launches a census seen as a way to gather information about opponents

Myanmar junta launches census: What is its real intention behind the count?

Critics argue that the information gathered could be used to monitor and target opponents of the junta, as well as bolster conscription efforts, following the military’s struggles against pro-democracy forces

Myanmar starts census for 2025 election as civil war rages on

YANGON/BANGKOK -- Myanmar's military government began conducting a census on Tuesday intended as the basis to register voters for a general election i

Myanmar's military government launches a census seen as a way to gather information about opponents

A nationwide census has been launched by Myanmar’s military government, which says it will be used to compile voter lists for a general election promised for next year, even though much of the country is engulfed in civil war.

Myanmar holds census amid conflict

Myanmar’s military government on Tuesday began conducting a national census to prepare for a general election it hopes to hold next year, amid a conflict with opposition forces across the country that has killed thousands and displaced millions since the 2021 military coup.