MSFC says, “We Will Arrest Mon Candidates and Election Participants”

The Mon State Federal Council (MSFC) has stated that it will arrest participants in what is widely dubbed ‘the military junta’s upcoming sham election’, including Mon representative candidates and those involved in election campaigning.

The MSFC said anyone attempting to run as a candidate, organize votes for themselves, their group, or any individual, assist in vote collection, or otherwise participate in promoting the election will face arrest.

Currently, the MSFC’s Administrative Committee Chair, Nai Mon Sai, said the group is drafting the legal frameworks and procedures to allow them to detain not only candidates but also those supporting the election.

“We are still in the process of preparing the procedures and methods. Elections are not permitted in our controlled areas. Candidates and supporters will not be allowed to organize votes or gatherings. This applies to Mon candidates as well as all other candidates. If anyone comes, they will first receive a warning. If they continue despite the warning, they will be arrested,” Nai Mon Sai said.

The military junta’s election will face opposition during the pre-election, election, and post-election periods, according to MSFC.