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Aung San Suu Kyi vows to make all the decisions in Myanmar's new government – as it happened Aung San Suu Kyi vows to make all the decisions in Myanmar's new government – as it happened
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There were a few more regional gains for the NLD in the ninth round of election result announcements, but that’s it for the results today.There were a few more regional gains for the NLD in the ninth round of election result announcements, but that’s it for the results today.
UEC announced at 2100hrs 48 state/region parliament seats. 7 USDP, 1 Kayin People's Party. The rest NLD. #MyanmarElectionUEC announced at 2100hrs 48 state/region parliament seats. 7 USDP, 1 Kayin People's Party. The rest NLD. #MyanmarElection
Updated result table after UEC's results at 2100hrs #MyanmarElection pic.twitter.com/CJgcenf4R1Updated result table after UEC's results at 2100hrs #MyanmarElection pic.twitter.com/CJgcenf4R1
No 11 PM announcement today so that media have more time to work. More announcements tomorrow at 9 AM as usual.No 11 PM announcement today so that media have more time to work. More announcements tomorrow at 9 AM as usual.
With only a quarter of the seats declared and no more official election announcements due until tomorrow we’re going to stop the blog for now.With only a quarter of the seats declared and no more official election announcements due until tomorrow we’re going to stop the blog for now.
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The election commission is making its ninth round of announcements about the election result. If it continues at this pace (121 seats so far) it will take 32 rounds to complete the process.The election commission is making its ninth round of announcements about the election result. If it continues at this pace (121 seats so far) it will take 32 rounds to complete the process.
LIVE on #Periscope: #MyanmarElectionResults announcement, Nov 10, 9 PM https://t.co/nqhNqKd53PLIVE on #Periscope: #MyanmarElectionResults announcement, Nov 10, 9 PM https://t.co/nqhNqKd53P
So far in this round only regional assembly results have been announced, with yet more victories for the NLD. As yet there has been no more to add to the crucial tally of seats in the lower and upper houses of parliament. That still stands at 121 with 107 going to the NLD.So far in this round only regional assembly results have been announced, with yet more victories for the NLD. As yet there has been no more to add to the crucial tally of seats in the lower and upper houses of parliament. That still stands at 121 with 107 going to the NLD.
#MyanmarElection Live Regional assembly results: 40 NLD | 7 USDP | 7 Kayin People's Party and more on the way!#MyanmarElection Live Regional assembly results: 40 NLD | 7 USDP | 7 Kayin People's Party and more on the way!
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Suu Kyi: 'I'll make all the decisions'Suu Kyi: 'I'll make all the decisions'
The military-drafted constitution banning Aung San Suu Kyi from being president won’t stop her wielding power, the NLD leader told the BBC.The military-drafted constitution banning Aung San Suu Kyi from being president won’t stop her wielding power, the NLD leader told the BBC.
In her full interview with Fergal Keane she said: “I’ll make all the decisions.”In her full interview with Fergal Keane she said: “I’ll make all the decisions.”
Under the constitution anyone with foreign children is barred from becoming president, in a clause seen as the military’s attempt to stop her taking power. But Suu Kyi, who has two British sons, suggested she would still be Myanmar’s leader.Under the constitution anyone with foreign children is barred from becoming president, in a clause seen as the military’s attempt to stop her taking power. But Suu Kyi, who has two British sons, suggested she would still be Myanmar’s leader.
Asked what she meant by stating last week that she would be “above the president”, Suu Kyi said: “If I’m required to field a president who meets the requirements of section F of the constitution, alright then we’ll find one. But that won’t stop me making all the decisions as the leader of the winning party.”Asked what she meant by stating last week that she would be “above the president”, Suu Kyi said: “If I’m required to field a president who meets the requirements of section F of the constitution, alright then we’ll find one. But that won’t stop me making all the decisions as the leader of the winning party.”
Asked if she planned to be president in all but name, she said “It’s a name only,” and after laughing added: “A rose by any other name.”Asked if she planned to be president in all but name, she said “It’s a name only,” and after laughing added: “A rose by any other name.”
She conceded that Myanmar’s constitution, which guarantees the military 25% of seats and several key ministries, could be described as “democracy on a leash”, but she said Sunday’s election was the beginning of a process.She conceded that Myanmar’s constitution, which guarantees the military 25% of seats and several key ministries, could be described as “democracy on a leash”, but she said Sunday’s election was the beginning of a process.
She added that a National League for Democracy government would not be vengeful towards the military officials who have ordered human rights abuses. “We are not going in for vengeance. We are not going in for a series of Nuremberg trials or anything like that. But people must change their ways. It doesn’t mean we will simply let people get away with what they have been doing for the last 50 years,” she said.She added that a National League for Democracy government would not be vengeful towards the military officials who have ordered human rights abuses. “We are not going in for vengeance. We are not going in for a series of Nuremberg trials or anything like that. But people must change their ways. It doesn’t mean we will simply let people get away with what they have been doing for the last 50 years,” she said.
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SummarySummary
Here’s a roundup of where thing currently stand:Here’s a roundup of where thing currently stand:
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Suu Kyi: 'winning leader leads government'Suu Kyi: 'winning leader leads government'
Channel News Asia has broadcast that post-election interview with Aung San Suu Kyi in which she signals that the NLD intends to govern by bypassing the president.Channel News Asia has broadcast that post-election interview with Aung San Suu Kyi in which she signals that the NLD intends to govern by bypassing the president.
The appointed president will have “no authority” when her party is able to form the government, she said. She added:The appointed president will have “no authority” when her party is able to form the government, she said. She added:
“He will have no authority, that he will act in accordance with the decisions of the party. That is the only logical way to do it. Because in any democratic country, it’s the leader of the winning party that becomes the leader of the government. If this constitution doesn’t allow it, then we will have to make arrangements so that we can proceed along usual democratic lines.”“He will have no authority, that he will act in accordance with the decisions of the party. That is the only logical way to do it. Because in any democratic country, it’s the leader of the winning party that becomes the leader of the government. If this constitution doesn’t allow it, then we will have to make arrangements so that we can proceed along usual democratic lines.”
Such an approach is likely to anger Myanmar military rulers, analysts have warned. Richard Horsey from the International Crisis Group said: “It crosses one the military’s clear red lines, which is that Suu Kyi cannot run the country.”Such an approach is likely to anger Myanmar military rulers, analysts have warned. Richard Horsey from the International Crisis Group said: “It crosses one the military’s clear red lines, which is that Suu Kyi cannot run the country.”
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Myanmar’s military president Thein Sein will congratulate Aung San Suu Kyi once the official results have been announced, an unnamed official told the Irrawaddy news site.Myanmar’s military president Thein Sein will congratulate Aung San Suu Kyi once the official results have been announced, an unnamed official told the Irrawaddy news site.
It quotes the official as saying :It quotes the official as saying :
“He [Thein Sein] doesn’t do it now because the whole official results haven’t been released yet. When it’s all official, he will congratulate her. Right now, he is waiting for the UEC [Union Election Commission] results.”“He [Thein Sein] doesn’t do it now because the whole official results haven’t been released yet. When it’s all official, he will congratulate her. Right now, he is waiting for the UEC [Union Election Commission] results.”
“He will do it as a matter of respect to the winner from a loser.”“He will do it as a matter of respect to the winner from a loser.”
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Latest official tallyLatest official tally
With 121 seats declared out of the 498 seats up for grabs in both houses, here’s the latest official tally:With 121 seats declared out of the 498 seats up for grabs in both houses, here’s the latest official tally:
So far 33 seats in Amyotha hluttaw or upper house have been announced:So far 33 seats in Amyotha hluttaw or upper house have been announced:
So far 88 seats have been declared in Pyithu hluttaw or lower house of parliament:So far 88 seats have been declared in Pyithu hluttaw or lower house of parliament:
The NLD needs at least two thirds of the total in both houses to form a government. So far it has won 88.4% of the seats declared.The NLD needs at least two thirds of the total in both houses to form a government. So far it has won 88.4% of the seats declared.
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NLD takes 29 out of 33 upper house seatsNLD takes 29 out of 33 upper house seats
The NLD has secured its first officially declared seats in the upper house, taking 29 of the 33 constituencies announced, Myanmar Now reports.The NLD has secured its first officially declared seats in the upper house, taking 29 of the 33 constituencies announced, Myanmar Now reports.
UEC just announced (1800hrs) 33 Upper House seats. All NLD except 4 seats (2 went to USDP, 1 to Zomi, 1 independent). #MyanmarElectionUEC just announced (1800hrs) 33 Upper House seats. All NLD except 4 seats (2 went to USDP, 1 to Zomi, 1 independent). #MyanmarElection
There are 224 seats Amyotha Hluttaw, including 25% reserved for the military.There are 224 seats Amyotha Hluttaw, including 25% reserved for the military.
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The commission is announcing result in the Amyotha hluttaw or upper house for the first time, according Thin Lei Win, chief correspondent for Myanmar Now.The commission is announcing result in the Amyotha hluttaw or upper house for the first time, according Thin Lei Win, chief correspondent for Myanmar Now.
UEC announcing upper house results for the first time - Soe Thane, president’s office minister won in Kayah with 1406 votes #MyanmarElectionUEC announcing upper house results for the first time - Soe Thane, president’s office minister won in Kayah with 1406 votes #MyanmarElection
Soe Thane is a close Myanmar’s president but ran as an independent.Soe Thane is a close Myanmar’s president but ran as an independent.
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The election commission is about to make its eighth round of announcements about the election results amid growing frustration at how long the process is taking. So far fewer than a fifth of seats have been declared in the Pyithu hluttaw or lower house.The election commission is about to make its eighth round of announcements about the election results amid growing frustration at how long the process is taking. So far fewer than a fifth of seats have been declared in the Pyithu hluttaw or lower house.
The opposition National League for Democracy fears officials are up to something.The opposition National League for Democracy fears officials are up to something.
Earlier its spokesman, U Win Htein suggested the commission was “trying to be crooked.”Earlier its spokesman, U Win Htein suggested the commission was “trying to be crooked.”
Speaking to reporters he said: “The Union Election Commission has been delaying intentionally because maybe they want to play a trick or something. It doesn’t make sense that they are releasing the results piece by piece. It shouldn’t be like that.”Speaking to reporters he said: “The Union Election Commission has been delaying intentionally because maybe they want to play a trick or something. It doesn’t make sense that they are releasing the results piece by piece. It shouldn’t be like that.”
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Channel News Asia has yet to broadcast its post-election interview with Aung San Suu Kyi, but it quoted her confirming that the president will have “no authority” under an NLD government.Channel News Asia has yet to broadcast its post-election interview with Aung San Suu Kyi, but it quoted her confirming that the president will have “no authority” under an NLD government.
It reported her saying: the appointed president must understand that all instructions will come from her, as she is the leader of the party. This will not affect how the government is run, she stressed.It reported her saying: the appointed president must understand that all instructions will come from her, as she is the leader of the party. This will not affect how the government is run, she stressed.
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Here’s the Guardian’s most recent news piece on the latest results and predictions:
Related: Myanmar election: Aung San Suu Kyi's party on track for majority
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Aung San Suu Kyi’s plans to seize power for the NLB by bypassing the presidency will anger the generals, warns Richard Horsey from the International Crisis Group.
The opposition leader told Channel News Asia under a NLD government the presidency will have no power (see earlier). This echoes hints she gave last week when she said would be “above the president”.
In blogpost, Horsey writes:
Myanmar’s powerful military and the commander in chief surely see this as a provocative and confrontational stance. It crosses one the military’s clear red lines, which is that Suu Kyi cannot run the country. She explicitly challenged the constitution’s balance of power between the president and commander in chief. So if Suu Kyi is “above the president” and also claims for herself a position “above the commander in chief”, I just don’t see that going well.
Of course, there are now nearly five months before power is transferred to the new administration, and that gives a lot of time to work out how the NLD and the military are going to work together. If Suu Kyi works at building those relationships and reassures the military that she’s going to work with them, there is no reason for confrontation between the two. If, however, she focuses on pushing constitutional change and on trying to leverage her popular mandate to challenge the military’s position, there could be trouble ahead.
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NLD declares (unofficial) victory
Oliver Holmes
The NLD has announced its unofficial victory in the election with 82% of seats in the lower and upper houses of parliament, a senior official told Oliver Holmes in Yangon.
The NLD informally monitored many of the polling stations during the ballot count and reported back to head office. The percentage is based on results it has counted so far.
“They are our unofficial results – 82% based on constituencies,” NLD spokesman and aide to Aung San Suu Kyi, U Win Htein, told the Guardian.
He said the NLD is waiting for the Union Election Commission to confirm a similar figure in the formal results.
The Myanmar Times has had similar briefing from the opposition.
It says the NLD has won 271 of the 330 seats in the lower house, and 135 of 168 in the upper house.
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We might get an unscheduled trickle of more results in the next 15 minutes.
The election commission is due to give a press conference at 4pm (9.30GMT). Earlier it had said the next round of result will be announced at 6pm, so it is unclear what will be announced in this imminent press conference.
#MyanmarElection Press conference for November 10 at 4 PM
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Oliver Holmes
The leader of the Thai military regime that deposed a democratically-elected government in a coup last year congratulated Myanmar for conducting its first free election in 25 years, according to the local Khaosod news website, writes Oliver Holmes.
Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha praised Myanmar President Thein Sein for the high turnout and thanked authorities for allowing observers from Thailand to monitor the polls o f their neighbours, said Sek Wannamethee, Thailand’s foreign affairs spokesman.
“We also emphasised the intention of the Thai government to support the political development and national reconciliation process in Myanmar, which will lead the country to peace, stability and progress,” Sek told reporters today.
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In the latest round of results the electoral commission only announced results in the state and regional parliaments, according to Thin Lei Win, chief correspondent of Myanmar Now.
UEC results @1500 - 58 state/region parliament seats. 7 USDP, 4 SNLD, 1 Zomi. The rest NLD. #MyanmarElection
Once again those regional results went overwhelming in favour of the opposition NLD. But the crucial tally for the parliament remains the same as it did nearly three hours ago. Of the 88 seats declared so far the NLD has 78 seats (88%). The party needs two-thirds (429) of the 498 seats to form a government. A quarter of the seats are reserved for the military.
Round eight of the protracted results process will happen at 6pm local time (11.30GMT).
Next round of #MyanmarElectionResults announcement at 6 PM.
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The latest drops in the drip-drip process of the official announcement of the election results are about to occur again.
LIVE on #Periscope: #MyanmarElectionResults announcement, Nov 10, 3 PMK https://t.co/hU4pUOVlto
This is the seventh round of results, and so far less than a fifth of the results have been announced.
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The elections were not “free and fair” former Irish president Mary Robinson has told Voice of America.
Earlier, Robinson who is part of Carter Center observer mission, congratulated Myanmar on the conduct of the election. But she clarified her remarks by pointing out the flaws in the process.
Ex Ireland Pres. Robinson after observing #BurmaVotes2015 tells me "Of course you can't call it free and fair..." pic.twitter.com/v0IuoVGlPE
Seats reserved for military, problems with constitution, disenfranchised Muslims, conflict are flaws for #BurmaVotes2015, says Robinson.
Robinson also warned that the outcome of the election is not yet clear.
"Too soon to predict precisely what outcome would be," says Robinson. #BurmaVotes2015 @VOANews pic.twitter.com/A49Fz2SP78
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NLD to bypass the presidency
As the military-drafted constitution won’t allow Aung San Suu Kyi to be president she appears to be preparing to bypass the institution altogether.
In a new interview with Channel News Asia the National League for Democracy leader is quoted as saying that president will have no authority if her party is allowed to form a government.
#NLD chief #AungSanSuuKyi: the president will have "no authority" if she wins and forms government. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/PeCHOjWv6m
If #NLD wins #MyanmarElection, #AungSanSuuKyi says president will be appointed "just to meet requirements of constitution" 2/3
#AungSanSuuKyi: President chosen, if #NLD wins, will act according to decisions of her and party and says he must understand that 3/3
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Matthew Weaver
There’s been more international praise for the conduct of the election and at least one world leader has congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi on her party’s victory.
In a message that appeared to be aimed the ruling generals UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged Myanmar “maintain the dignified spirit, calm and respect throughout the completion of the electoral process.”
Ban’s office said the UN would be making more considered comments in the coming days, but in its initial reaction to the election it added:
The Secretary-General wishes to congratulate the broad masses of the people from various walks of life in Myanmar for their patience, dignity and enthusiasm as they participated in Sunday’s epochal polls. He commends the Union Election Commission as well as its various state, regional and local institutions for their important work. Observers to the process, both domestic and international, have also witnessed this momentous event.
Former Irish president Mary Robinson, who is part of the Carter Center’s election observer mission, also broadly praised the conduct of the election.
I'd like to warmly congratulate the Myanmar people moving this country forward - Mary Robinson @CarterCenter pic.twitter.com/2yihZB16jp
Lithuania’s president Daila Grybauskaitė went further by hailing the election as step towards democracy and congratulated the NLD’s leader.
First step towards democracy in #MyanmarElection. Congratulations to Aung San Suu Kyi
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