Monday, April 2, 2012

Suu Kyi’s Party Declares Landslide Win Myanmar Elections



Suu Kyi’s Party Declares Landslide As Myanmar Opens Up -- Bloomberg Businessweek

Myanmar dissident Aung San Suu Kyi’s party said it is on pace to win every seat it contested in by- elections yesterday that may prompt the U.S. and European Union to lift sanctions and end the country’s global isolation.

The National League for Democracy won 43 of the 44 seats it competed for and leads in the vote count for the remaining district, spokesman Nyan Win said, giving it representation in the 664-member Parliament that will still be dominated by President Thein Sein’s party. The party didn’t field a candidate for one of the 45 legislative seats up for grabs.

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More News ON Myanmar's By-Elections

Suu Kyi party wins landslide in Myanmar vote – election body -- Euronews
Burma's Opposition Party Wins By-Election in Landslide -- Voice of America
Suu Kyi's party says it won nearly all seats it contested in Myanmar elections -- CNN
Jubilation as Suu Kyi's party claims wins -- UPI
Suu Kyi hails 'triumph of the people' after Myanmar election win -- MSNBC
Suu Kyi hails ‘new era’ for Myanmar -- Financial Times
Suu Kyi win heralds new chapter for thawing Myanmar -- CNN
Suu Kyi Hopes Victory is Dawn of New Era -- Time/AP
For Suu Kyi, a new role and heavier burden -- Reuters
Landslide victory for Aung San Suu Kyi sets Burmese nerves on edge -- The Telegraph
Asian lawmakers warn against Myanmar 'euphoria' -- AFP

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