At least 170 killed in air strikes during Myanmar's widely criticised election, UN says
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The United Nations reports that at least 170 civilians were killed in Myanmar by military air strikes during the country's election period from December 2025 to late January. The UN also documented 408 military aerial attacks during this time. The election, widely criticized as a sham, saw the military-backed Union and Solidarity Party (USDP) claim an overwhelming victory. Voting was impossible in many areas due to the ongoing civil war following the 2021 military coup. The UN rights chief described the election as staged, noting the exclusion of opposition candidates and ethnic groups, and that fear influenced voters' decisions. The UN Human Rights team acknowledges that the reported death toll is likely incomplete due to communication disruptions and fear of reprisal.
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