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• Myanmar’s 2020 General Election Results in Numbers
• Myanmar Opposition Party Demands Election Rerun With Military Involvement
• No Major Irregularities in Myanmar Election: Carter Center
• Myanmar Renews Warnings as NLD Election Partygoers Test COVID-19-Positive
• The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma’s Palace
• Myanmar Military Political Allies Allege Electoral Fraud in Sagaing
• After Election Thrashing, Myanmar’s Military-Backed Opposition Casts Doubt on Result
• Myanmar Military Sets up New Committee for Peace Talks
• Five Myanmar Election Staff Face Prosecution for Alleged Fraud
• NLD Performs Strongly in Kachin State, Dashing Ethnic Party’s Hopes
• Myanmar’s Defeated Candidates Reveal Their Plans
• NLD Wins in Kayah State, But Loses Ground to Ethnic Party
• EU, UK Congratulate Myanmar on Election, Vow to Work With New Govt
• US-North Korea Nuclear Talks May Be Back to Square One Under Biden
• Japan, US to Start Formal Talks on Cost of Hosting US Troops

Myanmar’s 2020 General Election Results in Numbers Posted: 11 Nov 2020 05:47 AM PST The Irrawaddy breaks down the key results and statistics from Sunday's election in four infographics.

Myanmar Opposition Party Demands Election Rerun With Military Involvement Posted: 11 Nov 2020 04:12 AM PST Calling for the election to be held again, the military-backed USDP accused the electoral body of turning a blind eye to voting irregularities in favor of the government.

No Major Irregularities in Myanmar Election: Carter Center Posted: 11 Nov 2020 02:17 AM PST The US election monitoring body says Sunday's general election was largely free and fair but has called for the military to lose its parliamentary seats.

Myanmar Renews Warnings as NLD Election Partygoers Test COVID-19-Positive Posted: 11 Nov 2020 01:40 AM PST The Ministry of Health has reminded the public that gatherings of more than 29 are banned after three people tested positive for COVID-19 following an NLD election victory event.

The Day Britain Returned Royal Treasures Stolen From Burma’s Palace Posted: 11 Nov 2020 12:08 AM PST On this day in 1964, Britain handed to Gen. Ne Win more than 100 royal items that had been looted from the Mandalay Palace by British colonizers some 80 years earlier.

Myanmar Military Political Allies Allege Electoral Fraud in Sagaing Posted: 10 Nov 2020 11:43 PM PST The Union Solidarity and Development Party in Sagaing Region claims its supporters were excluded from voting and their votes were not counted.

After Election Thrashing, Myanmar’s Military-Backed Opposition Casts Doubt on Result Posted: 10 Nov 2020 06:00 AM PST Despite poll monitors' findings that Sunday's vote went smoothly, the military proxy USDP is disputing the ruling party's victory and threatening a legal challenge.

Myanmar Military Sets up New Committee for Peace Talks Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:51 AM PST Before the general election results are confirmed, the military has already unveiled its negotiators to push for peace with ethnic armed organizations.

Five Myanmar Election Staff Face Prosecution for Alleged Fraud Posted: 10 Nov 2020 05:10 AM PST The Union Election Commission says five of its members in Sagaing Region allegedly interfered with electoral processes.

NLD Performs Strongly in Kachin State, Dashing Ethnic Party’s Hopes Posted: 10 Nov 2020 04:42 AM PST The Kachin State People's Party has failed to loosen the NLD's grip in the local and Union parliaments, while the USDP gained ground in the state legislature.

Myanmar’s Defeated Candidates Reveal Their Plans Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:54 AM PST Numerous candidates have been crushed by another National League for Democracy landslide. They tell The Irrawaddy what comes next.

NLD Wins in Kayah State, But Loses Ground to Ethnic Party Posted: 10 Nov 2020 03:10 AM PST The Kayah State Democratic Party fell short of its goal of winning a majority in Sunday's election, but won eight races and took some seats away from the ruling NLD.

EU, UK Congratulate Myanmar on Election, Vow to Work With New Govt Posted: 10 Nov 2020 02:06 AM PST 'The people of Myanmar have clearly demonstrated their attachment to democracy,' the EU said in a statement on Sunday's general election.

US-North Korea Nuclear Talks May Be Back to Square One Under Biden Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:33 PM PST An end to nuclear talks and even resumed testing by North Korea could result if Pyongyang senses a change in policy from incoming US President Joe Biden, observers say.

Japan, US to Start Formal Talks on Cost of Hosting US Troops Posted: 09 Nov 2020 10:18 PM PST Tokyo and Washington are set to start negotiating a new fiver-year budget for Japan's hosting of some 55,000 US military personnel.

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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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• Myanmar’s Minorities Claim They Cannot Vote in Ethnic Affairs Ministerial Races
• Myanmar’s Military Chief Agrees to Accept Election Result
• Myanmar Voting Goes Smoothly, Election Monitor Group Says
• Myanmar Voters Flock to Polls Despite Coronavirus, Criticism of Election Body
• Biden Clinches Win in Tight US Presidential Race as Trump Resists

Myanmar’s Minorities Claim They Cannot Vote in Ethnic Affairs Ministerial Races Posted: 08 Nov 2020 04:42 AM PST Ethnic minorities say they have been denied the right to vote in ethnic affairs ministerial contests with the authorities blaming them for not checking voter lists.

Myanmar’s Military Chief Agrees to Accept Election Result Posted: 08 Nov 2020 03:32 AM PST Senior General Min Aung Hlaing says he will accept Sunday's election result, despite condemning polling preparation this week.

Myanmar Voting Goes Smoothly, Election Monitor Group Says Posted: 08 Nov 2020 02:33 AM PST Poll monitor PACE reported no major disruptions to Sunday's general election, saying polling stations had the appropriate voting and anti-COVID-19 materials, and voting mostly began on time.

Myanmar Voters Flock to Polls Despite Coronavirus, Criticism of Election Body Posted: 08 Nov 2020 12:57 AM PST Mask-clad voters headed to the polls in Myanmar's second democratic election on Sunday, some lining up before dawn to ensure that the country's fledgling political transition moves forward.

Biden Clinches Win in Tight US Presidential Race as Trump Resists Posted: 07 Nov 2020 10:00 PM PST Joe Biden declared victory in the US presidential race on Saturday, but Donald Trump refused to concede, clinging to widely dismissed allegations of fraud.

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• The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
• Election 2020: The Week in Review 
• The Day India’s Last Mughal Emperor Died in Myanmar

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup Posted: 06 Nov 2020 07:00 PM PST Despite the twin distractions of the general election and COVID-19, Myanmar continues to attract investment for major development projects.

Election 2020: The Week in Review  Posted: 06 Nov 2020 06:30 PM PST In the run-up to Sunday's election, military-government tensions grew, the Tatmadaw chief issued a controversial warning to civilian leaders, and explosions and bomb scares caused alarm.

The Day India’s Last Mughal Emperor Died in Myanmar Posted: 06 Nov 2020 05:30 PM PST After a century of dramatic decline, India's Mughal dynasty ended in colonial Burma when its last emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, died in pitiful exile in Rangoon.

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• Whoever Wins the Election, the Country Must Be the Winner
• Ahead of Sunday Polls, Election Office in Myanmar Attacked With Explosives
• Myanmar’s State Counselor, Thai PM Agree to Boost Cooperation on Trade, COVID-19
• Militias Accused of Forcing Voters to Back Military Proxy Party in Northern Myanmar
• Myanmar Military’s Criticism of Union Election Commission Provokes Concern Over Possible Threat of Coup
• North Korea Bans Smoking in Public Places for Health, ‘Cultural’ Reasons
• Biden Edges Closer to White House as Trump Seeks to Undermine Vote Results

Whoever Wins the Election, the Country Must Be the Winner Posted: 06 Nov 2020 06:15 AM PST The next government cannot afford to alienate any stakeholders if the constitutional crisis and ethnic conflicts are to be solved, and Myanmar is to move forward.

Ahead of Sunday Polls, Election Office in Myanmar Attacked With Explosives Posted: 06 Nov 2020 04:34 AM PST An explosion occurred in the compound of the Bago Region election sub-commission on Friday; no injuries were reported.

Myanmar’s State Counselor, Thai PM Agree to Boost Cooperation on Trade, COVID-19 Posted: 06 Nov 2020 03:33 AM PST Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha discussed the possibility of opening another consulate in Thailand to assist migrant workers, in a phone call on Wednesday.

Militias Accused of Forcing Voters to Back Military Proxy Party in Northern Myanmar Posted: 06 Nov 2020 02:52 AM PST The Union Solidarity and Development Party is denying claims it is using armed militias to boost support in Shan State.

Myanmar Military’s Criticism of Union Election Commission Provokes Concern Over Possible Threat of Coup Posted: 06 Nov 2020 12:13 AM PST The Irrawaddy asks political observers to respond to provocative comments by the military chief on UEC and the institution's claim on his position.

North Korea Bans Smoking in Public Places for Health, ‘Cultural’ Reasons Posted: 05 Nov 2020 10:12 PM PST North Korea watchers are looking to see if Kim Jong Un will set an example for his fellow citizens following the country's ban on public smoking.

Biden Edges Closer to White House as Trump Seeks to Undermine Vote Results Posted: 05 Nov 2020 10:04 PM PST As his election rival Joe Biden cut into his lead in key states, Donald Trump demanded an end to the counting of mail-in ballots and tweeted unproven claims of fraud.

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• Amid Tense Relations, Myanmar Military Warns President of Impeachment
• Over-60s Vote Early in Large Numbers Ahead of Myanmar’s Election
• Myanmar Offers Struggling Families COVID-19 Cash
• Long Silence From Abducted NLD Candidates in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Prompts Fears
• Myanmar’s Opposition Parties Ramp Up Facebook Ad Spending as Election Nears
• Thousands of Myanmar Fishermen Denied Chance to Vote
• Pundits’ Takes on Myanmar’s 2020 Election
• Xi Vows to Open China’s Market Further, Raps US Trade Protectionism
• The Day the First Greater East Asia Assembly Began
• Biden Edges Closer to Taking White House, Flips Two Key Midwest States

Amid Tense Relations, Myanmar Military Warns President of Impeachment Posted: 05 Nov 2020 06:20 AM PST The war of words between the military and the government over the election continued Thursday, with the Tatmadaw warning the President could be impeached over electoral irregularities.

Over-60s Vote Early in Large Numbers Ahead of Myanmar’s Election Posted: 05 Nov 2020 05:56 AM PST Myanmar has seen high early voter turnout among its older citizens in many regions.

Myanmar Offers Struggling Families COVID-19 Cash Posted: 05 Nov 2020 04:30 AM PST Days ahead of the November 8 general election, the government has offered cash handouts to families suffering because of coronavirus.

Long Silence From Abducted NLD Candidates in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Prompts Fears Posted: 05 Nov 2020 04:23 AM PST Myanmar's ruling party said it feared for the lives of three of its candidates abducted by the Arakan Army in Rakhine State after three weeks without any word from the rebel group.

Myanmar’s Opposition Parties Ramp Up Facebook Ad Spending as Election Nears Posted: 05 Nov 2020 04:20 AM PST The main opposition party, the USDP, has spent more than $18,000 on Facebook ads in the past three months to get its message out in the run-up to the Nov. 8 election.

Thousands of Myanmar Fishermen Denied Chance to Vote Posted: 05 Nov 2020 02:03 AM PST Nearly 9,000 fishermen at sea off the Ayeyarwady coast will not be allowed to vote in the November 8 general election.

Pundits’ Takes on Myanmar’s 2020 Election Posted: 04 Nov 2020 10:35 PM PST As Myanmar prepares to vote, The Irrawaddy asks international observers who have been following the country's political issues for years for their views on the Nov. 8 election.

Xi Vows to Open China’s Market Further, Raps US Trade Protectionism Posted: 04 Nov 2020 09:39 PM PST In comments apparently aimed at the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to open China's markets further and urged against protectionism.

The Day the First Greater East Asia Assembly Began Posted: 04 Nov 2020 09:35 PM PST The first Greater East Asia Assembly sought to bring together Asian countries under shared principles that would lead to common prosperity.

Biden Edges Closer to Taking White House, Flips Two Key Midwest States Posted: 04 Nov 2020 09:32 PM PST The campaign of US President Donald Trump has mounted legal challenges to vote counts as his rival Joe Biden begins to take an edge in the presidential election.

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• NLD Govt Slams Myanmar’s Military for Attacking Election Body
• Myanmar Military Chief’s Warnings Raise Specter of Post-Election Chaos
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Warns of Incitement After Myanmar Military Chief’s Pre-Vote Attack on Govt
• Myanmar Military’s Criticism of Election Commission Worries Local Observers, Foreign Diplomats
• USDP Members and Supporters Prosecuted over ‘Offensive’ Campaign Songs
• USDP Representative, Teacher Face Prosecution Over Advance Vote Fraud Allegations
• Will Local Ethnic Parties’ Popularity Make a Difference for Myanmar’s Largest State This Time?
• Japanese Pop Group Arashi Performs Solo in Empty Olympic Stadium
• Trump, Biden Neck and Neck in US Presidential Election

NLD Govt Slams Myanmar’s Military for Attacking Election Body Posted: 04 Nov 2020 06:31 AM PST A government spokesman has condemned comments by Myanmar's commander-in-chief questioning the independence of on the Union Election Commission's preparation of the poll.

Myanmar Military Chief’s Warnings Raise Specter of Post-Election Chaos Posted: 04 Nov 2020 05:57 AM PST Tatmadaw chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's repeated comments casting doubt on the legitimacy of next week's election are fueling talk of a possible military coup.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Warns of Incitement After Myanmar Military Chief’s Pre-Vote Attack on Govt Posted: 04 Nov 2020 05:55 AM PST The State Counselor has urged the public not to be 'trapped' by attempts to destabilize the upcoming election.

Myanmar Military’s Criticism of Election Commission Worries Local Observers, Foreign Diplomats Posted: 04 Nov 2020 03:32 AM PST The Tatmadaw overstepped its authority by criticizing the UEC and warning that the government would be responsible for the agency's failings, observers say.

USDP Members and Supporters Prosecuted over ‘Offensive’ Campaign Songs Posted: 04 Nov 2020 02:08 AM PST The military-backed party faces numerous legal cases in Mingin Township over allegedly defamatory speeches and songs.

USDP Representative, Teacher Face Prosecution Over Advance Vote Fraud Allegations Posted: 04 Nov 2020 01:21 AM PST A USDP representative and a schoolteacher are in hot water for allegedly using a fake stamp and casting two ballots during early voting, according to the Union Election Commission.

Will Local Ethnic Parties’ Popularity Make a Difference for Myanmar’s Largest State This Time? Posted: 04 Nov 2020 12:17 AM PST Merged ethnic parties may be the wild card in Shan as the election nears, but the NLD continues to dominate with urban voters.

Japanese Pop Group Arashi Performs Solo in Empty Olympic Stadium Posted: 03 Nov 2020 10:01 PM PST A concert by Japanese boy band Arashi at Tokyo's empty National Stadium was streamed to a global audience Tuesday.

Trump, Biden Neck and Neck in US Presidential Election Posted: 03 Nov 2020 09:33 PM PST The US presidential race was shaping up as a battle for the key Midwestern swing states on Tuesday night as early results showed Trump and Biden neck and neck.

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