- Myanmar held the second round of elections on January 12, 2026, as part of a three-phase process.
- The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is expected to win due to the exclusion of democratic parties and strong military ties.
- The international community widely condemns the election as illegitimate, raising questions about future responses.

A: Hey, did you hear about the election in Myanmar?

B: No! What's going on there? It sounds complicated.

A: Yeah, they're having a second round of voting. It’s supposed to be a step towards civilian rule, but…

B: But? Sounds like there's a "but."

A: Well, the military took over a few years ago, remember? And now they're holding these elections.

B: Oh, right! The coup. So, who’s voting?

A: People are voting in stages, across different areas. Yangon, the big city, had its vote today.

B: And who are they voting *for*?

A: The military has a party, called the Union Solidarity and Development Party, or USDP. They’re likely to win.

B: Really? Is anyone else running?

A: Not really. Democratic parties aren’t allowed to participate. That’s why everyone thinks it’s not a real election.

B: Wow, that’s not fair at all. The world is saying the same thing, right?

A: Exactly! Everyone’s calling it a “sham.”

B: So when will it all be over?

A: The last round of voting is on January 25th. They'll announce the final results soon after.

A: The USDP already got over 80% of the seats in the first round! It looks like they’re guaranteed to win.

B: That’s crazy! What will happen now?

A: Basically, the military will still be in charge, even after the election. It’s all about what other countries will do now, you know?