Abandoned Myanmar town shows problem of election in wartime

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM

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Myanmar's military government plans to hold an election despite ongoing conflict with rebel forces throughout the country. An Al Jazeera report by Tony Cheng, published on January 10, 2026, highlights the challenges of holding an election in a war zone. The report focuses on the abandoned town of Hpapun, which has been deserted due to the conflict. The absence of residents in Hpapun demonstrates the practical difficulties of conducting a legitimate election in areas affected by war. The report suggests that widespread displacement could undermine the validity of the planned election.

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NewsFeedMyanmar 60% Al Jazeera 70% Tony Cheng 70% Rebel Forces 70% Hpapun 80% Military Government of Myanmar 80% Myanmar 90%

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election 95% myanmar 90% wartime 80% abandoned town 70% military government 70% hpapun 60% rebel forces 60% civil conflict 50%

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Al Jazeera

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Myanmar

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