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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martha McHardy

Aung San Suu Kyi’s party disbanded by Myanmar authorities ahead of election

AP

The political party led by Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi is among 40 parties which have been dissolved by a military-appointed election commission.

According to state television, the National League for Democracy (NLD) party was disbanded after it failed to meet the registration deadline for the election, which is set to perpetuate the military's political dominance.

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