Originally Posted by danielf

Not official yet, but the NLD are claiming the win.

A small victory on a long road to be travelled yet, but a very significant and symbolic one. She finally gets the seat she should have gotten 25 years ago, be it as MP rather than PM/President. I'm quietly hoping this is a watershed moment for Burma. The Junta and associates will still hold at least 80% of seats (with 25% guaranteed), but the NLD finally gets a foothold in parliament.

The latest set of reforms by the Junta have been rather surprising. They finally appear to want to come out of isolation.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17577620