President Thein Sein

Myanmar elections: President Thein Sein pledges he will 'transfer power peacefully' to Suu Kyi's party

Myanmar's president has joined the army chief in congratulating Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition after it swept national elections, and promised a smooth transition of power.

Myanmar elections: Ruling USDP loses big at the hands of Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD

Myanmar's military-backed ruling party was headed Tuesday for a massive rout at the hands of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was set for a historic electoral victory that could give her party the presidency and loosen the military's grip on the country.

Democratic coup: Thumping victory for Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar elections, ruling party concedes defeat

The acting chairman of Myanmar's ruling party conceded defeat to Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition on Monday and said he would accept the result of the country's first free national election in 25 years.

Myanmar heads to polls on Sunday: Here's what you should know about this historic election

More than 30 million people are eligible to vote in Myanmar's election on Sunday, a poll that could redraw the political landscape of a nation smothered by decades of junta rule.