Post-Coup Election

Myanmar’s military-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) emerged as the clear frontrunner in early results from the country’s first general election since the 2021 coup, according to figures released by state media.

Partial tallies from the initial phase of voting show the junta-backed party securing an overwhelming share of seats, underscoring the military’s grip on the political process despite low voter turnout and widespread international criticism.

The Union Election Commission (UEC) announced results from 56 constituencies, revealing that the USDP—led largely by retired military officers—won 38 of the 40 lower house seats counted so far in the Pyithu …