UN condemns violence as Myanmar junta prepares for military-controlled elections

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UN condemns violence as Myanmar junta prepares for military-controlled elections

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UN condemns violence as Myanmar junta prepares for military-controlled elections

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The UN urges the Myanmar junta to cease violence and intimidation ahead of elections.
Armed groups threaten civilians and create an environment of fear during the electoral process.
Detainees face harsh penalties for opposing the junta and participating in protests.
Experts argue the elections will not lead to true democracy or stability in Myanmar.
International observers criticize the elections as lacking legitimacy due to coercive tactics.

The UN has condemned the escalating violence and intimidation tactics employed by Myanmar's junta ahead of the military-controlled elections scheduled for December 28. UN rights chief Volker Turk called for an immediate end to these practices, stating, "The military authorities in Myanmar must stop using brutal violence to compel people to vote" while also preventing the arrest of dissenters, as such actions violate human rights according to Channel News Asia, AA, South China Morning Post, and Reuters.

Channel News Asia, AA, and Reuters.

Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, and Reuters.

AA, South China Morning Post, and Reuters.