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UN warns of Myanmar army elections amid threats
(MENAFN) The United Nations human rights office warned on Friday that Myanmar’s upcoming military-organized elections are set to take place “in an atmosphere rife with threats and violence,” sparking serious concerns about civilian safety and the credibility of the vote, according to reports.
At a briefing in Geneva, UN spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said the elections are proceeding under the control of the military, excluding major political parties and taking place alongside widespread repression.
“Over 30,000 of the military's political opponents… have been detained since 2021,” he noted, adding that Rohingya, Tamils, Gurkhas, and Chinese communities remain barred from voting, and that civil society and independent media “have little to no voice.”
The UN highlighted that nationwide voting is not feasible under the current circumstances. Fifty-six townships will be excluded from the elections, and in 31 townships, “there will be no actual voting due to the absence of candidates.”
UN human rights chief Volker Turk stated that the election process is “nearly certain to further ingrain insecurity, fear, and polarization.” Laurence concluded by calling for an end to violence and the restoration of humanitarian access across the country.
At a briefing in Geneva, UN spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said the elections are proceeding under the control of the military, excluding major political parties and taking place alongside widespread repression.
“Over 30,000 of the military's political opponents… have been detained since 2021,” he noted, adding that Rohingya, Tamils, Gurkhas, and Chinese communities remain barred from voting, and that civil society and independent media “have little to no voice.”
The UN highlighted that nationwide voting is not feasible under the current circumstances. Fifty-six townships will be excluded from the elections, and in 31 townships, “there will be no actual voting due to the absence of candidates.”
UN human rights chief Volker Turk stated that the election process is “nearly certain to further ingrain insecurity, fear, and polarization.” Laurence concluded by calling for an end to violence and the restoration of humanitarian access across the country.
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