“This situation isn’t about seeking public opinion; it’s about orchestrating a result where the military’s preferred party secures a decisive victory,” he remarked. “This strategy aims to transition from direct military governance to a semi-civilian or quasi-civilian regime.”

Members of the lower and upper houses, along with military appointees, each select a vice president from within their group. Subsequently, the entire parliament votes to decide which of these three will ascend to the presidency.

Unfortunately, over one million Rohingya refugees, who are stateless, will be excluded from participating in this election.

In reaction to concerns, the military junta assured the public that Suu Kyi is “in good health.”

The election outcomes are anticipated to be announced by the end of January.

In response, the military junta said Suu Kyi was “in good health”.

The results of this election are expected in late January.

Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis worsens

The United Nations (UN) estimates that over 3.6 million people have been displaced, with over 6,800 civilians killed in conflicts triggered by the 2021 coup.