Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar's first general election in five years, held under the supervision of its military government while a civil war rages throughout much of the country. Security in Yangon had visibly stiffened on Saturday, with armed guards stationed outside polling stations and military trucks patrolling the roads. Election officials set up equipment and installed electronic voting machines, which are being used for the first time in Myanmar. residents come together to help those affected in Myanmar: British Columbians coming together to help people impacted by the civil unrest in Myanmar | Duration 5:33 As the civil war and humanitarian crisis worsens across Myanmar, some B.C. The ensuing civil war has left more than 3.6 million people displaced, according to the U.N.A new Election Protection Law has added harsh penalties and restrictions, effectively barring all public criticism of the polls.

Source: CBC News December 28, 2025 10:46 UTC