The military government hopes elections can bring more international legitimacy. But the generals will still rule, and opposition groups are boycotting.

Myanmar’s military junta has lifted the state of emergency imposed since the 2021 coup, signalling its intent to proceed with long-delayed elections in December. The junta announced the formation of an 11-member election commission led by military chief and de facto ruler Min Aung Hlaing, Reuters reported on Thursday citing state broadcaster MRTV.

Myanmar's junta ended the country's state of emergency on Thursday, ramping up preparations for a December election being boycotted by opposition groups and criticised by international monitors.