Myanmar’s April 2027 parliamentary by-election: Part of the 55th constituency is still affected by the civil war

(Central News Agency reporter Li Zongxian, Bangkok, 6th) Myanmar International Television (MITV) reported today that the Election Committee announced that a parliamentary by-election will be held on April 4 next year. Reuters pointed out that the by-elections will fill the vacancies in 55 constituencies, some of which are located in areas that continue to be affected by the civil war.

Myanmar International Television reported that the Election Committee announced the constituency divisions for the 2027 by-election, which is expected to be held on April 4. The state-owned media "Global New Light of Myanmar" also published news about the parliamentary by-election today.

Reuters pointed out that some constituencies are located in areas that continue to be affected by civil war. Anti-military resistance forces are active in these areas and the situation continues to be unstable. However, the by-election does not include Rakhine state, which borders Bangladesh. The Myanmar military is still fighting fiercely with the anti-government armed Arakan Army locally.

Reuters reported that this by-election was held after the general elections held in December last year and January this year. Due to the lack of strong opposition parties participating in the election, the pro-military party "Union Solidarity and Development Party" (USDP) won the election with an overwhelming advantage, and Min Aung Hlaing was elected President of Myanmar.

The election was controversial due to the lack of competitive opposition forces. The United Nations, some Western countries and human rights organizations criticized the election as lacking legitimacy.

The "United Solidarity and Development Party" controls 84% ​​of the seats in Myanmar's upper and lower parliaments.

Myanmar has been in turmoil since a 2021 coup triggered civil war. The civil war has killed about 100,000 people and displaced more than 3.5 million people.