(251228) -- YANGON, Dec. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, Dec. 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday.

The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)