However, skepticism surrounds this announcement, as many critics label it a ploy to legitimize the military's grip on power via compliant political entities. Human Rights Watch emphasized that any election under the current conditions would not be perceived as credible and called for an end to violence, the release of detained individuals, and fair participation for all political factions.
Since taking control, the military regime has executed a severe crackdown on dissent, including the execution of democracy activists and the imprisonment of journalists. Despite these efforts, the junta faces persistent resistance from pro-democracy movements and ethnic rebel groups, struggling to maintain authority beyond urban centers.
According to the UN and the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), over the last four years, the military's actions have resulted in at least 6,231 civilian fatalities, including numerous women and children. In recent statements, the UN warned that Myanmar is descending into a state of severe human suffering, raising alarms over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country.
Since taking control, the military regime has executed a severe crackdown on dissent, including the execution of democracy activists and the imprisonment of journalists. Despite these efforts, the junta faces persistent resistance from pro-democracy movements and ethnic rebel groups, struggling to maintain authority beyond urban centers.
According to the UN and the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), over the last four years, the military's actions have resulted in at least 6,231 civilian fatalities, including numerous women and children. In recent statements, the UN warned that Myanmar is descending into a state of severe human suffering, raising alarms over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country.
