National League for Democracy

The National League for Democracy (NLD) was the ruling political party in Myanmar until the military coup in February 2021. Led by Aung San Suu Kyi, the NLD won a landslide victory in the 2015 general election and again in 2020. The recent news focuses on the ongoing conflict and political turmoil in Myanmar following the coup. The military junta has been holding elections, widely criticized as a sham to legitimize their rule. These elections are taking place amidst a civil war, with reports of significant civilian casualties from military air strikes. Aung San Suu Kyi remains detained, having spent a significant portion of her life in detention. The NLD's ousting and the subsequent actions of the military junta have plunged Myanmar into a state of crisis, drawing international condemnation and highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy in the country.