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November 06, 2015 10:57 AM

Myanmar's upcoming elections

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A Buddhist monk reads newspapers featuring Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on the cover in Yangon, Myanmar, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. On Sunday Myanmar will hold what is being viewed as the country's best chance for a free and credible election in a quarter of a century.
A Buddhist monk reads newspapers featuring Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on the cover in Yangon, Myanmar, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. On Sunday Myanmar will hold what is being viewed as the country's best chance for a free and credible election in a quarter of a century. Mark Baker AP
Supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party place posters of her and her father Aung San at an event to celebrate the final day of campaigning in Yangon, Myanmar, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.
Supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party place posters of her and her father Aung San at an event to celebrate the final day of campaigning in Yangon, Myanmar, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Mark Baker AP
In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 photo, supporters of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party sing during a campaign rally for the upcoming general election in Meiktila, Mandalay Region, Myanmar.
In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 photo, supporters of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party sing during a campaign rally for the upcoming general election in Meiktila, Mandalay Region, Myanmar. Hkun Lat AP
Naing Ngan Lynn, parliament member and a candidate of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party who was attacked with knives during his campaign, greets supporters from vehicle during an election campaign for the upcoming general election Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015, in Yangon, Myanmar.
Naing Ngan Lynn, parliament member and a candidate of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party who was attacked with knives during his campaign, greets supporters from vehicle during an election campaign for the upcoming general election Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015, in Yangon, Myanmar. Khin Maung Win AP
Supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party cheer during an election campaign rally for the upcoming general election Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015, in Yangon, Myanmar.
Supporters of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party cheer during an election campaign rally for the upcoming general election Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015, in Yangon, Myanmar. Khin Maung Win AP
A supporter of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party holds NLD party flag during a campaign rally for the upcoming general election in Mandalay, Myanmar, Thursday Nov. 5, 2015.
A supporter of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party holds NLD party flag during a campaign rally for the upcoming general election in Mandalay, Myanmar, Thursday Nov. 5, 2015. Hkun Lat AP
Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the media at a press conference at her home in Yangon, Myanmar, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.
Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the media at a press conference at her home in Yangon, Myanmar, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Mark Baker AP
A supporter of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party carries a large photo of her father, independence hero General Aung San to a campaign rally to conclude their election campaign in Yangon, Myanmar, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.
A supporter of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party carries a large photo of her father, independence hero General Aung San to a campaign rally to conclude their election campaign in Yangon, Myanmar, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Mark Baker AP
A young supporter of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party prepares for a party to celebrate the final day of campaigning in Yangon, Myanmar, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.
A young supporter of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party prepares for a party to celebrate the final day of campaigning in Yangon, Myanmar, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Mark Baker AP
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