National League for Democracy

The National League for Democracy (NLD) was the ruling party in Myanmar until the military coup in February 2021. Led by Aung San Suu Kyi, the NLD won a landslide victory in the 2020 general election, but the military rejected the results, alleging fraud. This led to the coup, the arrest of Suu Kyi and other NLD leaders, and the establishment of a military junta. The NLD is newsworthy due to the ongoing civil war and the military's attempts to legitimize its rule through elections widely condemned as a sham. Recent events include the junta holding a multi-phase election process amidst widespread conflict and criticism, with reports of low voter turnout and violence. Aung San Suu Kyi remains detained, having spent a significant portion of her life in detention. The NLD's current relevance lies in its symbolic representation of democratic aspirations in Myanmar and the ongoing struggle against military rule.