Suu Kyi party eyes landslide at Myanmar polls
Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition appeared on the verge of a landslide election win in Myanmar.
Nov 10, 2015, 16:12 PM IST
Myanmar opposition alleges poll panel delaying results deliberately
The surprising accusation by the National League for Democracy adds a worrying twist to what has so far been an amicable election.
Nov 10, 2015, 13:52 PM IST
Myanmar poll represents important step in democratic reform: US
The US Monday congratulated people of Myanmar on the election, saying the vote represents an important step in the country's democratic reform process despite some structural and systemic flaws.
Nov 10, 2015, 01:50 AM IST
Myanmar election: Ruling party chief concedes defeat to Suu Kyi’s opposition
The acting chairman of Myanmar’s ruling party conceded defeat to Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition on Monday and said he would accept the result of the country’s first free national election in 25 year
Nov 09, 2015, 20:09 PM IST
Military dominance in Myanmar set to go as Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party nears victory
The National League for Democracy' won 15 of the first 16 seats.
Nov 09, 2015, 16:35 PM IST
Myanmar ruling party chief concedes defeat to Suu Kyi's opposition
Preliminary reports indicate a wide margin of victory for Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy.
Nov 09, 2015, 12:42 PM IST
US hails Myanmar vote as 'important step forward'
Millions of people cast their ballots for the first time in a quarter of a century.
Nov 09, 2015, 10:55 AM IST
John Kerry congratulates people of Myanmar on historic election
"The US congratulates the people of Burma (Myanmar) on the November 8 election and commends all of the people and institutions in the country who worked together to hold a peaceful and historic poll," he said in a statement Sunday.
Nov 09, 2015, 08:21 AM IST
Myanmar vote count begins on Aung San Suu Kyi's day of destiny
After a day marked by euphoric lines of voters -- and a rock star welcome for Suu Kyi as she voted -- the count began after polling stations shut at 4pm local time (0930 GMT).
Nov 08, 2015, 23:54 PM IST
Myanmar's General Elections end peacefully
Myanmar's general election ended peacefully on Sunday.
Nov 08, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
Myanmar votes today in first free elections in 25 years
Myanmar goes to the polls on Sunday, taking its biggest stride yet in a journey to democracy from dictatorship, but the legacy of military rule means opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi cannot become president even if her party wins a landslide.
Nov 08, 2015, 05:41 AM IST
With excitement and hope, millions vote in Myanmar polls
Myanmar was ruled for five decades by a brutal junta that smothered opponents with violence, jail and political sleight of hand.
Nov 08, 2015, 03:12 AM IST
Unease and expectation as Myanmar prepares to vote
Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party is tipped to emerge as the largest party in parliament.
Nov 07, 2015, 14:59 PM IST
Election brings hope, fear for Myanmar refugees stuck in limbo
For refugees from Myanmar living in camps just across the border in Thailand, a landmark election in their homeland triggers mixed emotions - hope that a hated government will be defeated, and fear of the uncertain future such an upheaval might bring.
Nov 03, 2015, 10:57 AM IST
Myanmar's minorities fear election victory by military
Ethnic minorities including the Karen make up about 40 percent of Myanmar's 52 million people.
Nov 01, 2015, 16:41 PM IST
Myanmar opposition candidate hurt in knife attack on rally
A candidate for Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition was wounded in a knife attack while canvassing in Yangon, his party said today, just over a week before Myanmar holds key elections.
Oct 30, 2015, 14:53 PM IST
US hopeful of transparent, credible election in Myanmar
The US is hopeful of "inclusive, transparent and credible" parliamentary elections in Myanmar that reflect the will of the people of that country, a top Obama Administration official has said.
Oct 21, 2015, 09:08 AM IST
Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for unity in divided Rakhine
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi called for unity in volatile Rakhine state on Saturday in an impassioned election rally, tackling head-on bitter religious divisions between Buddhists and Muslims that have shaken the former junta-run nation.
Oct 17, 2015, 18:35 PM IST
Upcoming elections most important in Myanmar history: Suu Kyi
Myanmarese pro-democracy icon and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has dubbed the coming elections in her country as "the most important elections in the history of independent Myanmar" that would decide the future of her country.
Oct 07, 2015, 16:26 PM IST
Suu Kyi party manifesto pledges 'dignified' Myanmar military role
Myanmar`s main opposition party has launched an election manifesto that pledges to retain a "dignified" role for the military as a defender of democracy and consolidate government ministries to save costs.
Sep 15, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
