YANGON/BANGKOK -- Myanmar's military government began conducting a census on Tuesday intended as the basis to register voters for a general election it plans to hold next year, despite the intensifying civil war with ethnic and other resistance forces.
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar starts census for 2025 election as civil war rages on
Fighting and flooding have displaced millions, complicating efforts
A digital signboard at Yangon International Airport in September calls on citizens to participate in the census. (Photo by Nikkei)
Read Next
Latest on Myanmar Crisis
