Myanmar’s Union Parliament has approved a further 90-day extension of the state of emergency in 55 townships across the country, citing continued instability and the need to restore security and administrative functions.

The extension was approved on October 16 during the sixth day of the third regular session of the Third Union Parliament, according to Eleven Media.

During the session, U Soe Paing, a representative of Wuntho Constituency, backed the extension, saying normal administrative activities, public security and rule-of-law operations had yet to be fully restored in the affected areas.

He said authorities needed to take legal measures to protect lives and property and ensure the effective delivery of administrative services. However, he stressed that extending emergency measures alone would not resolve the crisis, arguing that their effectiveness should be judged by improvements in public security and access to livelihoods, healthcare and education.

U Soe Paing supported maintaining the emergency order and martial law in the affected townships while calling for efforts to improve people's daily lives.

U Kaung Thet San, a representative of Hsipaw Constituency, also supported the extension, warning that some organizations in northern Shan State were directly or indirectly reviving militarism and creating difficulties for local communities.

He said the country needed to uphold the rule of law and maintain stability and peace, arguing that both were essential for national development and public welfare.

Following the discussion, the parliament speaker sought approval to extend the order issued by the President’s Office for another 90 days. The proposal was approved without objection.

The 55 townships covered by the extension are spread across Sagaing and Magway regions, as well as Chin, Rakhine, Kayah (Karenni), Kayin and Shan states. Ngazun Township in Mandalay Region and Kyaukme and Hsipaw townships in Shan State were excluded from the extension.

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