Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 11, 2026 at 08:07 AM

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Myanmar's military government held the second phase of general elections on January 11, 2026, across 100 townships amid an ongoing civil war. The election is occurring in three phases due to the conflict, with a third round scheduled for January 25. Many areas holding elections have experienced recent clashes or heightened security. The military ousted the civilian government in a 2021 coup, leading to widespread conflict. Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party, winner of the 2020 election, was dissolved. The pro-military USDP claimed a large victory in the first phase, with analysts noting the election is designed to favor the military.

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Kachin 50% Bago 50% Tanintharyi 50% Mon 50% Shan 50% Sagaing 50% Magway 50% Mandalay ×250% National League for Democracy 65% Aung San Suu Kyi ×275% Myanmar Military ×485% Myanmar ×795%

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