Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest
Summary
A Myanmar court sentenced nine activists to long prison terms, up to 37 years, for protesting against military-led elections. The activists urged people to boycott the December 2025 elections and reject forced military service after the military took control of the government in 2021.Key Facts
- Nine activists received prison sentences for protesting the military-run elections.
- Eight activists, including Htet Myat Aung, were sentenced to 37 years each.
- One activist was sentenced to 27 years under counterterrorism laws.
- The protest took place on December 3, 2025, in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city.
- Protesters called for an election boycott, rejection of forced military service, and release of political prisoners.
- Myanmar’s military backed a new law in 2025 that punishes actions against the election, including protests, with severe penalties.
- The December 2025 election was criticized for being unfair and excluding major opposition groups.
- The military government has not publicly responded to the sentencing decisions.
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