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Sinar Daily
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Myanmar junta mandates prison sentences for election critics
Individuals convicted face between three and seven years behind bars, while offences committed in groups can result in sentences between five and 10 years. 01 Aug 2025 12:01pm Member of Myanmar's military patrol on a street in Yangon on July 19, 2025, on the 78th Martyrs' Day that marks the anniversary of the assassination of independence leaders, including general Aung San, father of the currently deposed and imprisoned leader Aung San Suu Kyi. (Photo by AFP) YANGON - Myanmar's junta said Wednesday it has enacted a new law dictating prison sentences for critics or protesters of their planned election, which is being boycotted by opposition groups. The junta seized power in a 2021 coup, sparking a many-sided civil war, and has touted elections at the end of this year as a path to peace. Opposition groups -- including democratic lawmakers ousted by the military takeover -- and international monitors have called the poll a ploy to legitimise the junta's rule. State newspaper The Global New Light of Myanmar said the "Law on the Protection of Multiparty Democratic Elections from Obstruction, Disruption and Destruction" was enacted on Tuesday. Its 14-page text forbids "any speech, organising, inciting, protesting or distributing leaflets in order to destroy a part of the electoral process". Individuals convicted face between three and seven years behind bars, while offences committed in groups can result in sentences between five and 10 years. The legislation also outlaws damaging ballot papers and polling stations, as well as the intimidation or harm of voters, candidates and election workers, with a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. If anyone is killed during an attempt to disrupt the election "everyone involved in the crime faces the death penalty", the law says. Swathes of Myanmar are beyond the control of the junta and some government census workers deployed last year to gather data ahead of the poll faced resistance and security threats. Data could not be collected from an estimated 19 million of the country's 51 million people, provisional results said, in part because of "significant security constraints". Analysts have predicted the myriad of anti-coup guerrillas and ethnic armed groups the junta is battling may stage offensives in the run-up to the vote as a sign of their opposition. A UN expert called on the international community last month to reject the election plan as "a fraud". Tom Andrews, the UN special rapporteur on the rights situation in Myanmar, said the junta is "trying to create this mirage of an election exercise that will create a legitimate civilian government". - AFP More Like This
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Myanmar junta mandates prison sentences for election critics
Myanmar's junta said on Wednesday (July 30, 2025) it has enacted a new law dictating prison sentences for critics or protesters of their planned election, which is being boycotted by opposition groups. The junta seized power in a 2021 coup, sparking a many-sided civil war, and has touted elections at the end of this year as a path to peace. Opposition groups— including democratic lawmakers ousted by the military takeover— and international monitors have called the poll a ploy to legitimise the junta's rule. State newspaper The Global New Light of Myanmar said the "Law on the Protection of Multiparty Democratic Elections from Obstruction, Disruption and Destruction" was enacted on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). Its 14-page text forbids "any speech, organising, inciting, protesting or distributing leaflets in order to destroy a part of the electoral process". Individuals convicted face between three and seven years behind bars, while offences committed in groups can result in sentences between five and 10 years. The legislation also outlaws damaging ballot papers and polling stations, as well as the intimidation or harm of voters, candidates and election workers, with a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. If anyone is killed during an attempt to disrupt the election "everyone involved in the crime faces the death penalty", the law says. Swathes of Myanmar are beyond the control of the junta and some government census workers deployed last year to gather data ahead of the poll faced resistance and security threats. Data could not be collected from an estimated 19 million of the country's 51 million people, provisional results said, in part because of "significant security constraints". Analysts have predicted the myriad of anti-coup guerrillas and ethnic armed groups the junta is battling may stage offensives in the run-up to the vote as a sign of their opposition. A U.N. expert called on the international community last month to reject the election plan as "a fraud". Tom Andrews, the U.N. special rapporteur on the rights situation in Myanmar, said the junta is "trying to create this mirage of an election exercise that will create a legitimate civilian government".
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First Post
30-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
New Myanmar junta law: Jail for those who criticise election plan
Myanmar's junta has enacted a harsh new election law criminalising dissent and protest against its planned vote, with penalties including prison and even the death sentence amid widespread opposition and a civil war. read more Myanmar's junta said Wednesday it has enacted a new law dictating prison sentences for critics or protesters of their planned election, which is being boycotted by opposition groups. The junta seized power in a 2021 coup, sparking a many-sided civil war, and has touted elections at the end of this year as a path to peace. Opposition groups – including democratic lawmakers ousted by the military takeover – and international monitors have called the poll a ploy to legitimise the junta's rule. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD State newspaper The Global New Light of Myanmar said the 'Law on the Protection of Multiparty Democratic Elections from Obstruction, Disruption and Destruction' was enacted on Tuesday. Its 14-page text forbids 'any speech, organising, inciting, protesting or distributing leaflets in order to destroy a part of the electoral process'. Individuals convicted face between three and seven years behind bars, while offences committed in groups can result in sentences between five and 10 years. The legislation also outlaws damaging ballot papers and polling stations, as well as the intimidation or harm of voters, candidates and election workers, with a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. If anyone is killed during an attempt to disrupt the election 'everyone involved in the crime faces the death penalty', the law says. Swathes of Myanmar are beyond the control of the junta and some government census workers deployed last year to gather data ahead of the poll faced resistance and security threats. Data could not be collected from an estimated 19 million of the country's 51 million people, provisional results said, in part because of 'significant security constraints'. Analysts have predicted the myriad of anti-coup guerrillas and ethnic armed groups the junta is battling may stage offensives in the run-up to the vote as a sign of their opposition. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A UN expert called on the international community last month to reject the election plan as 'a fraud'. Tom Andrews, the UN special rapporteur on the rights situation in Myanmar, said the junta is 'trying to create this mirage of an election exercise that will create a legitimate civilian government'.
Straits Times
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Myanmar junta mandates prison sentences for election critics
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The new law forbids 'any speech, organising, inciting, protesting or distributing leaflets in order to destroy a part of the electoral process'. YANGON - Myanmar's junta said on July 30 it has enacted a new law dictating prison sentences for critics or protesters of their planned election, which is being boycotted by opposition groups. The junta seized power in a 2021 coup, sparking a many-sided civil war, and has touted elections at the end of 2025 as a path to peace. Opposition groups – including democratic lawmakers ousted by the military takeover – and international monitors have called the poll a ploy to legitimise the junta's rule. State newspaper The Global New Light of Myanmar said the 'Law on the Protection of Multiparty Democratic Elections from Obstruction, Disruption and Destruction' was enacted on July 29 . Its 14-page text forbids 'any speech, organising, inciting, protesting or distributing leaflets in order to destroy a part of the electoral process'. Individuals convicted face between three and seven years behind bars, while offences committed in groups can result in sentences between five and 10 years. The legislation also outlaws damaging ballot papers and polling stations, as well as the intimidation or harm of voters, candidates and election workers, with a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Water supply issues during Toa Payoh blaze affected firefighting operations; SCDF investigating Singapore MHA to support HSA's crackdown on Kpod abusers and help in treatment of offenders: Shanmugam Singapore Bukit Panjang LRT to shut on 2 Sundays to facilitate tests; some upgrading work nearing completion Singapore Jail, fine for man linked to case involving 3 bank accounts that received over $680m in total Singapore Provision shop owner who raped 11-year-old gets more than 14 years' jail Business S'pore's economic resilience will face headwinds in second half of 2025 from tariffs, trade conflicts: MAS Business S'pore's Q2 total employment rises but infocomm, professional services see more job cuts Singapore Fewer than 1 in 5 people noticed suspicious items during MHA's social experiments If anyone is killed during an attempt to disrupt the election, 'everyone involved in the crime faces the death penalty', the law says. Swathes of Myanmar are beyond the control of the junta and some government census workers deployed in 2024 to gather data ahead of the poll faced resistance and security threats. Data could not be collected from an estimated 19 million of the country's 51 million people, provisional results said, in part because of 'significant security constraints'. Analysts have predicted the myriad of anti-coup guerrillas and ethnic armed groups the junta is battling may stage offensives in the run-up to the vote as a sign of their opposition. A UN expert called on the international community in June to reject the election plan as 'a fraud'. Mr Tom Andrews, the UN special rapporteur on the rights situation in Myanmar, said the junta is 'trying to create this mirage of an election exercise that will create a legitimate civilian government'. AFP
The Star
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Myanmar junta mandates prison sentences for election critics
YANGON: Myanmar's junta said Wednesday (July 30) it has enacted a new law dictating prison sentences for critics or protesters of their planned election, which is being boycotted by opposition groups. The junta seized power in a 2021 coup, sparking a many-sided civil war, and has touted elections at the end of this year as a path to peace. Opposition groups -- including democratic lawmakers ousted by the military takeover -- and international monitors have called the poll a ploy to legitimise the junta's rule. State newspaper The Global New Light of Myanmar said the "Law on the Protection of Multiparty Democratic Elections from Obstruction, Disruption and Destruction" was enacted on Tuesday. Its 14-page text forbids "any speech, organising, inciting, protesting or distributing leaflets in order to destroy a part of the electoral process". Individuals convicted face between three and seven years behind bars, while offences committed in groups can result in sentences between five and 10 years. The legislation also outlaws damaging ballot papers and polling stations, as well as the intimidation or harm of voters, candidates and election workers, with a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. If anyone is killed during an attempt to disrupt the election "everyone involved in the crime faces the death penalty", the law says. Swathes of Myanmar are beyond the control of the junta and some government census workers deployed last year to gather data ahead of the poll faced resistance and security threats. Data could not be collected from an estimated 19 million of the country's 51 million people, provisional results said, in part because of "significant security constraints". Analysts have predicted the myriad of anti-coup guerrillas and ethnic armed groups the junta is battling may stage offensives in the run-up to the vote as a sign of their opposition. A UN expert called on the international community last month to reject the election plan as "a fraud". Tom Andrews, the UN special rapporteur on the rights situation in Myanmar, said the junta is "trying to create this mirage of an election exercise that will create a legitimate civilian government". - AFP
