Myanmar's military junta plans 2025 elections amid UN accusations of severe human rights abuses.

Myanmar's military junta, accused of torture and war crimes, plans to hold elections in late 2025 to legitimize its rule after overthrowing the democratic government in 2021. The United Nations has found evidence of widespread human rights abuses, including torture and attacks on civilians. The elections are widely viewed as a sham by the international community, including the United States and Western countries, which do not recognize the junta's legitimacy.