Nyan Hlaing Lin

Supporters of the USDP march in Naypyidaw ahead of polling day last month (Nyan Hlaing Lin/Myanmar Now) 
USDP spends $75,000 on election complaints against almost 200 NLD MPs
USDP spokesperson says democratic culture is being ‘emasculated’ after filing complaints about 'irregularities' during November 8 poll
Published on Dec 29, 2020
NLD representatives in Union Parliament after a meeting in March (Nyan Hlaing Linn/Myanmar Now)
NLD orders MPs to hand over lists of assets in bid to prevent corruption 
The newly elected lawmakers have until December 30 to declare their assets and those of their close family
Published on Dec 24, 2020
Rajahtani road in Naypyitaw (Min Min/Myanmar Now)
Hundreds of Huawei CCTV cameras with facial recognition go live in Naypyitaw
The sophisticated system, set up by two Myanmar companies, cost more than four billion kyat
Published on Dec 15, 2020
Military officials cast advance ballots at the National Defence University in Naypyidaw on November 6. (Nyan Hlaing Linn/Myanmar Now)
Military insists on right to election data in ongoing dispute with UEC
More than a month after the election, the military shows no signs of relenting in its feud with the Union Election Commission
Published on Dec 11, 2020
Aung Gyi with his mother (Photo: Nyan Hlaing Lin / Myanmar Now)
Suspect in 'Victoria' child rape case sues police
The nature of the case, and the way it was handled by police, sparked nationwide outrage
Published on Dec 10, 2020
Anti-Corruption Commission chair Aung Kyi seen at a 2019 event in Naypyitaw (Anti-Corruption Commission)
Anti-corruption commission chair Aung Kyi retires before completing term
The retired major general previously served as the former military regime’s liaison officer for Aung San Suu Kyi
Published on Dec 3, 2020
Myint Naing (center) at a press conference in Naypyitaw on November 11 (Nyan Hlaing Lin / Myanmar Now)
Election commission says final results due by Sunday, calls USDP demand to hold vote again ‘deluded’ 
Commission invited USDP to make a legal complaint but said the NLD has won most seats declared so far
Published on Nov 12, 2020
NLD and USDP supporters are seen at Seikkyi Kanaungto township in Yangon on November 6, two days before the election. (Sai Zaw/Myanmar Now)
Opposition parties prepare to challenge election results
The USDP and other parties accuse the NLD of prematurely declaring itself the victor in Sunday’s election
Published on Nov 10, 2020
Supporters of the NLD gather outside party headquarters in Yangon (Sai Zaw/Myanmar Now)
NLD claims election victory based on unofficial party tally  
Spokesperson Dr Myo Nyunt says party’s numbers show NLD will be able to form the next government
Published on Nov 9, 2020
Graphic – (Moe Htet Hlyan/Myanmar Now)
USDP chair wins Pyithu Hluttaw seat in Naypyitaw
Zeyathiri township in Naypyitaw is a stronghold of the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party
Published on Nov 9, 2020
Tatmadaw Commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing gives instructions about the election to regional commanders. (Tatmadaw True News Information Team)
Tatmadaw to send military personnel to polling stations
Most will act in a non-security capacity and will not be permitted to wear their uniforms, according to election officials
Published on Nov 8, 2020
Photo : Nyan Hlaing Lin/Myanmar Now
The generals cast their votes in Naypyitaw 
Military commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and other top generals cast their votes on Sunday morning at the No. 1 polling station in...
Published on Nov 8, 2020

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