National League for Democracy (NLD)
Suu Kyi for party president or foreign minister?
The February 17th meeting was the third between Aung San Suu Kyi and military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing since the National League for Democracy (NLD)'s electoral victory in November last year.
New era as Suu Kyi's novice MPs brace for office
In a modest dormitory in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, novice MP Tin Thit recites a poem he has penned called "No Retreat", steeling himself to enter Myanmar's parliament carrying the dreams of a nation left traumatised by army rule.
Myanmar president hails 'triumph' of democratic transition
Myanmar President Thein Sein hails the "triumph" of the country's transition of power, addressing a military-dominated parliament for the final time before a handover to Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy movement.
Suu Kyi's journey to democracy / A TEST OF TIME
An unprecedented victory has been achieved by Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) in the recently held general...
Myanmar general backs Suu Kyi
Myanmar's former military ruler sees erstwhile foe Aung San Suu Kyi as the country's "future leader" and pledges support for her in a secret meeting.
MYANMAR ELECTIONS / Is everyone celebrating?
The NLD also faces a powerful local rival in the Arakan National Party (ANP) that has been accused of stoking anti Muslim sentiments and has even called for the deportation of the Rohingyas. The ANP won most of the 29 national level seats in Rakhine and has a decisive control of the state's regional assembly.
Suu Kyi's NLD wins majority in Myanmar
The National League for Democracy has won a landslide victory in Myanmar's historic election, say vote officials.
MYANMAR ELECTIONS / Long road to democracy
Suu Kyi has reportedly said that she would control the future government even though she cannot be President, but she did not elaborate how she would square that circle.
MYANMAR ELECTIONS / After the exhilaration comes the doubt
It was the only show in town on Sunday, as huge numbers of people showed up at Yangon's polling stations. The shining eyes reflected voters' eagerness to voice their aspirations for change.
Suu Kyi for party president or foreign minister?
The February 17th meeting was the third between Aung San Suu Kyi and military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing since the National League for Democracy (NLD)'s electoral victory in November last year.
New era as Suu Kyi's novice MPs brace for office
In a modest dormitory in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, novice MP Tin Thit recites a poem he has penned called "No Retreat", steeling himself to enter Myanmar's parliament carrying the dreams of a nation left traumatised by army rule.
Myanmar president hails 'triumph' of democratic transition
Myanmar President Thein Sein hails the "triumph" of the country's transition of power, addressing a military-dominated parliament for the final time before a handover to Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy movement.
A TEST OF TIME
An unprecedented victory has been achieved by Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) in the recently held general...
Myanmar general backs Suu Kyi
Myanmar's former military ruler sees erstwhile foe Aung San Suu Kyi as the country's "future leader" and pledges support for her in a secret meeting.
Is everyone celebrating?
The NLD also faces a powerful local rival in the Arakan National Party (ANP) that has been accused of stoking anti Muslim sentiments and has even called for the deportation of the Rohingyas. The ANP won most of the 29 national level seats in Rakhine and has a decisive control of the state's regional assembly.
Suu Kyi's NLD wins majority in Myanmar
The National League for Democracy has won a landslide victory in Myanmar's historic election, say vote officials.
Long road to democracy
Suu Kyi has reportedly said that she would control the future government even though she cannot be President, but she did not elaborate how she would square that circle.
After the exhilaration comes the doubt
It was the only show in town on Sunday, as huge numbers of people showed up at Yangon's polling stations. The shining eyes reflected voters' eagerness to voice their aspirations for change.
A long-awaited election
The November 8 election in Myanmar is a step forward and a significant improvement on the manifestly rigged affair in 2010.