Myanmar Military Ends Emergency, Plans Contested Election | JQJO

Myanmar's military government ended its state of emergency, declared after the 2021 coup, and announced elections for December. General Min Aung Hlaing relinquished some posts but remains the acting president, consolidating power. However, the election faces significant challenges, including a nationwide civil war and opposition pledges to disrupt the vote, deeming it neither free nor fair. The military's control is contested, with opponents already stating intentions to boycott. New states of emergency were declared in several townships.