Aung San Suu Kyi's party wins historic majority in Myanmar polls
Aung San Suu Kyi's party secured a landslide election victory in Myanmar on Friday, propelling the pro-democracy movement to power after a 25-year struggle against authoritarian rule. (Photo: AP)- Under Myanmar's complex political system, the NLD will also have to wait until March next year for the transfer of power. (Photo: AP)
- In Yangon there were no immediate signs of celebration after the party figurehead urged restraint from supporters, aware of the threat of a backlash in a country where the army's writ remains large. (Photo: AP)
- The election has won praise from observers for its smooth, peaceful passing, in a country where violence and repression has normally met democratic milestones. (Photo: AP)
- In a reflection of rapid changes that have swept the country, confirmation of the win came five years to the day since Suu Kyi was released from house arrest by the military. (Photo: AP)
- The NLD on Friday sailed through the two-thirds majority it needs to rule, claiming 364 parliamentary seats with a number of results yet to be declared. (Photo: AP)
Aung San Suu Kyi's party secured a landslide election victory in Myanmar on Friday, propelling the pro-democracy movement to power after a 25-year struggle against authoritarian rule. (Photo: AP)
Aung San Suu Kyi's party wins historic majority in Myanmar polls
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