Myanmar junta threatens to dissolve Suu Kyi's party over election fraud

A man records protesters on his mobile phone as they take part in a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon

Myanmar's junta has threatened to dissolve the political party of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi over alleged voter fraud in the 2020 election, an official said. Union Election Commission chair Thein Soe said Friday the investigation into November's election result was almost complete. ‘What shall we do with the (National League for Democracy) party that (acted) illegally. Should we dissolve the party or charge those who committed this (illegal activity) as traitors of the nation? We will analyse and consider taking this action,’ he said, in a video posted on a local media outlet's Facebook account. The election commission met with political parties on Friday to discuss potential changes to the electoral system but NLD representatives did not attend.