Twenty-five Karen civil society groups “overseas,” led by the Karen National Union (KNU), have condemned the regime’s 2025-26 elections which are scheduled to begin on December 28, reports the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB).
“This sham election is not about political reform or genuine peace in the country. History has already shown that the Burmese military is not interested in genuine peace and democracy, they just want to consolidate their power and continue their authoritarian rule,” Zoya Phan, the programme director at Burma Campaign UK, told DVB.
“If Thailand and other neighboring countries want stability in Burma, working with ethnic revolutionary organizations and allies is their best option. You can see Karen State as an example where the KNU works to bring stability, services, and rule of law to the areas under its control.”