Humanitarian Crisis

Myanmar heads to the polls on Sunday despite a protracted civil war, widespread displacement, and one of the gravest humanitarian emergencies in Asia, showing the country’s deep political and social fractures four years after a military coup.

The vote comes as fighting between the ruling junta and armed resistance groups continues to devastate large parts of the country, leaving millions dependent on aid and raising questions about governance, legitimacy, and stability.

Myanmar’s crisis began in February 2021, when the military seized power from an elected civilian government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. The takeover sparked …