Myanmar's military junta has nominally transferred power to a civilian-led interim government ahead of a planned general election, while the junta chief retains control as acting president. This transition follows the lifting of a 4.5-year state of emergency, a move intended to pave the way for elections. Despite the formal transfer, the military leader continues to hold significant authority. The National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) has established a new union government and a State Security and Peace Commission. Japan's Foreign Minister has expressed serious concern over the elections being conducted without the release of detainees, warning that this could provoke stronger backlash from the Myanmar population.