Myanmar's military junta is holding elections in July 2025, aiming to end international isolation. A new "Election Protection Law" has been enacted, imposing severe penalties, including the death penalty or life imprisonment, for actions deemed to obstruct or disrupt the election process. This law carries significant prison sentences for causing injury to voters or attempting sabotage. The junta's move is seen as an effort to legitimize its rule amid an ongoing civil war and international scrutiny.