Myanmar’s military says it is carrying out a probe into voter fraud claims made by its defeated political allies.
A committee has been formed to counter Union Solidarity and Development Party accusations that teachers assigned to polling stations committed electoral fraud.
The Tatmadaw has called on the Union Election Commission to release documents related to voting in hundreds of constituencies where troops cast ballots.
National League for Democracy candidate S Mar Gam says an armed group forced residents to vote for his Union Solidarity and Development Party rivals.
Some wonder whether the National League for Democracy’s leadership is prepared to ‘walk the walk’ and not just ‘talk the talk’.
U Htike Zaw was shot dead at his home in Kyaukme Township, where civilians are often targeted, sparking fears that his death could start a wave of political violence.
The NLD has filed a lawsuit against a losing candidate from the USDP for using racial and religious language during two campaign speeches ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
Legal analysts dismiss the USDP’s claims and warn the party it may find itself breaching the defamation law and COVID-19 restrictions.
Civil society groups welcome the trend toward more female MPs, but some are frustrated by the slow pace of change.
National League for Democracy vice-chairman Dr. Zaw Myint Maung rejects claims the party ignores Myanmar’s ethnic minorities.
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