A court in Myanmar has sentenced nine activists to prison terms of up to 37 years for their involvement in protests against the military-backed elections held in December 2025. The lengthy sentences reflect the government's crackdown on dissent related to the contested electoral process.

The activists were charged for their participation in demonstrations opposing the legitimacy of the military-backed elections. The court rulings were announced on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026.

This development highlights ongoing tensions in Myanmar following the military's influence over the electoral process and the suppression of opposition voices.

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