Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing vows Myanmar elections in Dec 2025 or Jan 2026, but critics warn of a sham vote amid ongoing conflict and mass displacement.

State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 months

The head of Myanmar's military government has said the country will hold a national election in December 2025 or January 2026. General Min Aung Hlaing said the elections would be "free and fair" - adding that 53 political parties had already submitted their lists to participate.