2020 Election
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Tatmadaw to send military personnel to polling stations
Most will act in a non-security capacity and will not be permitted to wear their uniforms, according to election officials
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Ma Ba Tha nationalists hold pre-election rally to ‘protect national religion’
Officials say the rally, held the day before a national election, was unauthorized and in violation of campaign regulations
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Myanmar goes to the polls, with the NLD’s mandate at stake
The ruling NLD will need 322 seats in the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw to form a government, but the rival USDP could take power with just 156 seats if it joins forces with military-appointed MPs
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Karen people vote inside territory controlled by KNU’s armed wing
Karen people cast their ballots in Kamai Kon village, Kawkareik township, Karen state. The area is under the control of the Karen National Union’s armed wing, the Karen National Liberation Army. There are over 1.2m eligible voters in Karen state, where 211 candidates and 16 political parties are vying for seats. The National League for Democracy, the Union Solidarity and Development Party, and the Union Betterment Party are all competing for 36 seats in the state, while the Karen National Democratic Party (KNDP) is contesting 22 seats. Over 10,000 people in Karen cast advanced votes ahead of polling day. Photos by S Yarzar Aung
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The generals cast their votes in Naypyitaw
Military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and other top generals cast their votes on Sunday morning at the No. 1 polling station in Anawrahta ward in Naypyitaw’s Zeyar Thiri Township. After voting, the Senior General said: “We just have to accept the result that comes from the people’s desire, we can’t deny it.” “I hope for the best for our country,” said Defence Minister Lieutenant General Sein Win before casting his vote. The deputy commander-in-chief, the Chief of General Staff, and the ministers for defence, home affairs and border affairs also voted at the Anawratha ward polling station. The chair of the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party, Than Htay, is competing for a seat in Zayar Thiri township. His main rival is Dr Moe Swe of the NLD. Photos by Nyan Hlaing Lin
