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flag Myanmar's military junta plans elections by December but faces boycotts and criticism over legitimacy.

flag Myanmar's military junta has ended a three-year state of emergency and plans to hold elections by December, according to state media. flag Led by Min Aung Hlaing, the junta formed an 11-member commission to oversee the electoral process. flag However, opposition groups have pledged to boycott the elections, which the UN has criticized as a "fraud" to legitimize the military's rule. flag A new law imposes harsh penalties, including the death penalty, for anyone disrupting the election. flag Despite international criticism, analysts predict that Min Aung Hlaing will retain significant power after the election.

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