Myanmar military offer olive branch as Suu Kyi poll win nears
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015
YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar's military establishment pledged Thursday to ensure a smooth transition of power as Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party stood on the verge of a crushing election win.
Suu Kyi calls for talks with army chief, president
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015
Yangon (AFP) - Aung San Suu Kyi called for talks Wednesday with Myanmar's army chief, President Thein Sein and the parliamentary speaker, as her pro-democracy party appeared poised to secure a landslide election win.
Myanmar's opposition party has secured another 47 seats in the State/Region parliaments, according to the election results released at noon by the Union Election Commission.
Muslim leader fears violence could erupt against community
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015
A Muslim leader in Myanmar expressed concern and fear that possible violence could erupt against the Muslim community in the country as the election might bring uncertainty in the absence of a power deal.
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.
Myanmar counts ballots after Suu Kyi's day of destiny
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2015
YANGON (AFP) - Vote counting in Myanmar's landmark election was well underway Monday following a massive turnout that could see Aung San Suu Kyi's party catapulted to power and the end of decades of military control.
Post-election Myanmar: hope for continuity and change
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2015
Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has constantly called for change. The incumbent President Thein Sein has also appealed for continuity. If both are still on good terms, like at their first meeting, and collaborate as they did in 2011-2012, Myanmar will hav