YANGON: Opposition candidates for one of Myanmar’s smallest constituencies are being blocked from visiting the remote island chain, a party spokesman said, just weeks ahead of elections billed as the country’s freest.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition National League for Democracy party says its has repeatedly tried to secure passage to the Coco Islands in the Andaman sea, raising concerns authorities are trying to prevent the party from making gains in the Nov 8 polls.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!