The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Local Ethnic Party Beats Ruling NLD in Rakhine State in General Election
• Suu Kyi and Myanmar’s President Crush Election Opponents
• US Embassy Congratulates Myanmar Voters on Democratic ‘Milestone’
• Myanmar Becomes Third COVID-19 Hotspot in Asean
• NLD Leads in Mon State but With Some Losses to Local Mon Party
• NLD Set to Sweep All Seats in Ayeyarwady Region, Initial Voting Results Show
• Thai Ambassador Praises Myanmar’s Election Handling
• NLD Set to Sweep Capital Except for Military-Dominated Zeyarthiri Township

Local Ethnic Party Beats Ruling NLD in Rakhine State in General Election Posted: 09 Nov 2020 07:39 AM PST Despite cancellation of voting in nine northern townships, the ANP handed a setback to the National League for Democracy.

Suu Kyi and Myanmar’s President Crush Election Opponents Posted: 09 Nov 2020 04:51 AM PST The two most senior members of the civilian government have secured heavy victories in Myanmar's general election.

US Embassy Congratulates Myanmar Voters on Democratic ‘Milestone’ Posted: 09 Nov 2020 04:15 AM PST The US Embassy praised Myanmar people for voting in high numbers despite COVID-19 and security challenges, and for moving the country along its 'path to democracy'.

Myanmar Becomes Third COVID-19 Hotspot in Asean Posted: 09 Nov 2020 03:43 AM PST In recent weeks, the country has reported around 1,000 new coronavirus cases and more than 20 deaths per day.

NLD Leads in Mon State but With Some Losses to Local Mon Party Posted: 09 Nov 2020 02:57 AM PST The local Mon Unity Party expects to win at least 15 seats across the state.

NLD Set to Sweep All Seats in Ayeyarwady Region, Initial Voting Results Show Posted: 09 Nov 2020 02:20 AM PST Unofficial results show that Myanmar's ruling party has won all the seats in Ayeyarwady Region with the exception of the region's two ethnic affairs minister seats.

Thai Ambassador Praises Myanmar’s Election Handling Posted: 09 Nov 2020 01:14 AM PST Ambassador Suphatra Srimaitreephithak said the voting in Yangon was free and fair with careful COVID-19 measures, while she called on the military to avoid involvement.

NLD Set to Sweep Capital Except for Military-Dominated Zeyarthiri Township Posted: 08 Nov 2020 10:51 PM PST The NLD was on course to win every seat in the capital in Myanmar's general election except for Zeyarthiri Township, where USDP chairman U Than Htay looked to be the winner.

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