USDP

USDP

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Pro-USDP protestors march in Naypyitaw ahead of election certification
Supporters of the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) marched in the...
Published on Jan 29, 2021
Ye Min Oo and Nandar Hla Myint, leading figures from two rival parties and also business partners
The NLD’s rising star is business partners with a senior official from the military’s proxy party
Ye Min Oo is tipped to be the next chief minister of Yangon, but he has deep ties to military-linked corporations
Nov 7, 2020
Drug lord Khun Sa’s former confidante Sai Mon is contesting in the upcoming election as a USDP candidate. 
A Khun Sa confidante sets his sights on parliament as a USDP candidate
Former militia leader Sai Mon looks to use his influence in eastern Shan state to win respectability as an MP
Nov 6, 2020
USDP supporters gather for a rally in Natogyi township, Mandalay region, on October 25.
USDP parody of NLD song provokes outrage, charges of defamation
The lyrics of the song were changed to portray NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi as a race traitor and enemy of Buddhism
Oct 28, 2020
USDP supporters seen during the clash in Karbo, Sagaing region (Supplied)
USDP mob beats NLD supporter to death during clash in Sagaing 
Myo Min Soe died two days after being severely beaten by rioters in Karbo village
Oct 26, 2020
USDP central executive committee member Maung Myint and nationalist activist Khin Wine Kyi are seen at an event in Kawhmu township in Feburary (Sai Zaw/Myanmar Now)
NLD to report USDP candidate for making false claims about Muslims in the ruling party
Incumbent MP Maung Myint told constituents that the NLD has 42 Muslims running for office and suggested they had a sinister agenda
Oct 23, 2020
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The passing of a native son leaves USDP hard-pressed to win in Taungtha
The army-backed party still has a fighting chance in the hometown of Aung Thaung, but the NLD is favoured to win
Oct 19, 2020
USDP supporters join a campaign march in Hinthada township on October 10. (Tun Tun Win/Facebook)
26 USDP supporters face charges after clash with NLD rivals in Hinthada
The incident occurred during a USDP campaign rally attended by thousands of supporters of the military-backed party
Oct 13, 2020
Than Htay at the campaign event in Thit Tat Kalay village in Naypyitaw on Friday (Nyan Hlaing Lin/Myanmar Now)
USDP chair says there are no ‘Muslims or Chinese’ in his family’s bloodline 
Racist comment comes amid spike in election related violence and warnings of attacks against minority groups
Oct 9, 2020
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USDP and PPP rally in Naypyitaw as campaign season enters final month
Hundreds of supporters of the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and the nationalist People’s Pioneer Party (PPP) gathered in Naypyitaw on Thursday morning...
Oct 8, 2020
Dr Htoo Char Aung does not have a background in electoral politics (Dr Htoo Char Aung/Facebook)
Son of top official from military regime running to be an MP in Bago 
Htoo Aung, a former hotelier, is competing for a regional seat for the USDP
Oct 3, 2020
Tatmadaw soldiers seen in Kyaukme district in 2019 (Myat Moe Thu/Myanmar Now)
Sudden arrival of soldiers in swing seats seen as bid to boost USDP’s chances
In at least one case soldiers arrived after the deadline to be eligible to vote but registered anyway, local MP says
Sep 22, 2020
USDP supporters during the clash at Nyaung Kaing village (supplied)
USDP campaigners pelt NLD supporter’s home with rocks in Meiktila
Incident comes amid increasing election-related violence as rights group warns it could get ‘far worse’
Sep 21, 2020

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