2020 Election
- News
26 USDP supporters face charges after clash with NLD rivals in Hinthada
The incident occurred during a USDP campaign rally attended by thousands of supporters of the military-backed party
- News
Election officials to probe finances of United Democratic Party after arrest of wealthy chair
The Union Election Commission will begin gathering documents from the party on Wednesday
- In-Depth
A political veteran takes a fresh run at power, this time with his family in tow
He no longer has the backing of Myanmar’s ruling party, but with his children by his side, Sein Win feels confident of victory in November
- News
Former NLD insider sees poor prospects for peace without a new constitution
Dr. Tin Mar Aung, an ex-aide to Aung San Suu Kyi, discusses her bid for a seat in the Rakhine state parliament and her hopes for an end to conflict in her home state
- News
USDP chair says there are no ‘Muslims or Chinese’ in his family’s bloodline
Racist comment comes amid spike in election related violence and warnings of attacks against minority groups
