Myanmar election: Military ‘will co-operate’ with new govt

Myanmar’s military chief has pledged to work with the country’s new government, following landmark elections on Sunday. Min Aung Hlaing said the military would “do what is best in co-operation with the new government during the post-election period”. Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy is on track for a majority, taking about 80% […]

Myanmar’s military chief has pledged to work with the country’s new government, following landmark elections on Sunday.
Min Aung Hlaing said the military would “do what is best in co-operation with the new government during the post-election period”.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy is on track for a majority, taking about 80% of declared seats.
But a quarter of parliamentary seats are allocated to the military, meaning it will remain hugely influential.
Last weekend’s vote was Myanmar’s first openly contested election for 25 years.
The NLD won elections decisively in 1990 – only for the result to be nullified and Ms Suu Kyi placed under long-term house arrest.
President Thein Sein and Min Aung Hlaing have congratulated Ms Suu Kyi on her party’s performance in the polls, though have not formally conceded defeat.