After five years without a single Muslim MP, Myanmar is in need of someone to help fight for the rights of oppressed minorities, says Sithu Maung as he celebrates his election to parliament.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party claims resounding election win in Myanmar
Myanmar’s ruling party claimed a resounding victory on Monday in the second parliamentary election since the end of oppressive military rule, according to its own unofficial tally of votes.
Suu Kyi’s party claims to have won majority in Myanmar polls
There were no reliable official figures available on voter turnout, and the country’s election commission earlier said that it might take as long as a week to release full results.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party claims victory in Myanmar elections as ethnic tensions rise
Disgraced human rights icon Aung San Suu Kyi sweeps an election in which more than 1.5 million ethnic-minority residents were barred from voting.
Pompeo Says U.S. Has Concerns About Myanmar Elections, Will Closely Monitor Process
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday said the United States has concerns about Myanmar’s parliamentary elections, which he said mark an important step in the country’s democratic transition, …
Is Japan’s aid package for Myanmar part of its plan to take on China?
Tokyo’s low-interest loans of US$413.4 million to the Southeast Asian nation to build transport infrastructure and finance SMEs …
Suu Kyi, the army, insurgency: Myanmar’s 2020 election explained
Myanmar’s ruling party led by Aung San Suu Kyi claimed victory on Monday after a general election seen as a referendum on the first democratic government to lead the country since the end of decades …
Myanmar election: Aung San Suu Kyi win expected as vote count begins
Vote counting is under way in Myanmar following Sunday’s general election, with Aung San Suu Kyi expected to wi …
Myanmar votes in election likely to favor Suu Kyi
Posted . Myanmar’s democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi looks likely to win a second term for her National league for Dem …
Japan extends almost ¥43 billion in loans to Myanmar for roads and corporate finance
Of the total, ¥27.78 billion will be earmarked for a project to build a bridge on a road that crosses Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.