Authorities will continue identifying and taking action against individuals involved in incitement and propaganda that could undermine election security as Phases Two and Three of the general election are set to be held, according to officials.
As of January 5, 2026, a total of 335 people—275 men and 60 women—have been taken action against under the Law Protecting Multi-Party Democratic General Elections from Obstruction, Disruption, and Destruction.
The measures were taken in 240 cases across the Union Territory and various regions and states. With the upcoming Phases Two and Three of the elections, enforcement efforts against activities that could threaten election security will continue, said Chairman of the Central Committee for Security Oversight during the Multi-Party Democratic General Election Period, Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung.
He made the remarks at the sixth coordination meeting of the Central Committee for Security Oversight during the election period, held on January 6 at the Arindama Hall of the Myanmar Police Force Headquarters.
The Union Minister said that during Phase One of the multi-party democratic general elections, held on December 28, 2025, voter turnout reached 52.13 percent in 102 townships across Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory and the regions and states. He noted that international observer groups, as well as domestic and foreign news agencies and media organizations, visited and observed the elections.
Although terrorist groups opposed to the multi-party democratic general elections carried out acts of intimidation, obstruction, and armed attacks to prevent voters from casting their ballots, the elections were successfully conducted, he said.
For the upcoming Phases Two and Three, he stressed the need to review weaknesses encountered during Phase One and to implement more secure and effective security measures so that voters can cast their ballots peacefully and safely. Security forces and departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in coordination with the Tatmadaw, People’s Militias, public security and counter-terrorism forces, and partner organizations, must work together effectively to ensure election security, he added.
The Central Committee has been taking action against those who attempt to disrupt the electoral process through various means. As of January 5, 2026, enforcement actions under the relevant election protection law have been carried out nationwide, with continued investigations and legal action to be taken against those engaging in incitement and propaganda that could jeopardize election security, the Union Minister said.
Following the briefing, chairpersons and secretaries of regional and state election security oversight committees presented updates on security arrangements tailored to local conditions for the upcoming election phases. Central committee members and vice chairpersons then provided suggestions and held discussions.
The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Central Committee, Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung, vice chairpersons, central committee members, a representative from the Union Election Commission, chairpersons and members of the Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory election security oversight committee, and responsible officials from the Myanmar Police Force Headquarters. Chairpersons and members of regional and state election security oversight committees also participated via video conferencing.
