Supporters of Myanmar's opposition Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) take part in a protest against the results of the general election outside the Union Election Commission building in Naypyidaw. - AFP
YANGON, Nov 232 (Reuters): A newly elected MP for Myanmar's ruling party has been shot dead by an unidentified gunman in northern Shan state and the party on Sunday urged a quick investigation, denouncing political violence in the aftermath of elections this month.
Htike Zaw was shot at the shop he ran at his house in the town of Kyaukme on Saturday, said party spokesman Myo Nyunt.
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