YANGON: The Central Advisory and Command Team of the Karen State Border Guard Force (BGF), the Karen Buddhist ethnic army, has announced its commitment to assisting in the December 2025 elections, ensuring they are conducted peacefully, safely, fairly and inclusively.
In a press release issued on September 3, the BGF stated that it recognises the importance of the elections for Myanmar’s democratic future and for establishing a stable and secure life for the people. The group pledged to provide equal support to all political parties without discrimination and emphasised its efforts to safeguard voters’ rights.
The announcement reaffirmed the BGF’s full support for the upcoming polls in Karen State, stressing its role in helping to maintain peace and stability throughout the process.
Meanwhile, reports from Telegram channels close to security forces claim that on September 5, military columns recaptured the Myawaddy Thingan Nyinaung area, which had been under temporary control of the Karen National Union and People's Defence Force.
In a related development, the No. 2 Friendship Bridge—an important trade link between Myanmar and Thailand—remains closed by the Myanmar government since August 18, leaving hundreds of trucks stranded on the Thai side of the border. - Eleven Media/ANN
