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The coup
On 1 February 2021, the State Administration Council (SAC) illegally took power in Myanmar through a military coup. The stated reason for the coup was “election fraud”. This was disputed by independent local civil society and by international election observers.
An illegal election
The SAC has announced that it intends to hand power to a civilian government through elections in 2023.
This is an illegal election as it does not recognise the legal election of 2020, which saw the NLD (National League for Democracy) voted into power. It therefore constitutes a democratic backsliding and will weaken political stability in the region.
Why we’re here
Myanmar Election Watch is a resource for anyone seeking to obtain factual and balanced information on the proposed 2023 election in Myanmar. Here you will find weekly updates on issues relating to the SAC preparation for the elections, responses from political parties and ethnic groups, and any incidents which undermine the free and fair nature of the election.
