Analysis-Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections

FILE PHOTO: A protester holds a flag as he shouts slogans during a demonstration to mark last year's anniversary of Myanmar?s 2021 military coup, outside the United Nations office in Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Four years after seizing power in a dawn coup that ousted an elected civilian government, Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.

In the last two months, the junta has outlined plans to neighbours for an election in 2025, released the results of a census conducted to prepare voters lists, and announced in state media that it is working to ensure "stability" for the polls.