Myanmar 2026 General Election Hpapun: Voting in a Ghost Town
Myanmar's second phase of the 2026 general election moves to conflict zones like Hpapun on Jan 11. Millions are displaced and turnout is low as the USDP nears a predictable win.
Can an election hold water in a town with no people? Today, January 11, 2026, Myanmar's military junta is pushing forward with the second phase of its general election. But in Hpapun, a former regional hub, the only residents left are government soldiers under siege and landmines hidden in the rubble.
Hpapun: A Ghost Town on the Myanmar 2026 General Election Ballot
According to Al Jazeera, the town of Hpapun is entirely deserted. While signs at the police station still ask "Can We Help You?", they're surrounded by warnings of lethal explosives. The military claims voting will happen, but the actual polls are tucked away inside a Tactical Command post 10km away, guarded by 800 soldiers.
The military junta’s upcoming election is a sham. It’s a staged, fake election designed to maintain the power they have stolen.
Displaced Millions and the USDP Landslide
The civil war has displaced at least 3.5 million voters who won't be casting ballots today. In urban centers like Yangon, turnout is reportedly as low as 35%. Unsurprisingly, the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has already swept the first phase, winning 89 out of 102 lower house seats.
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