People in Myanmar have waited 25 years for the chance to vote in openly contested elections.
Queues formed outside many polling stations in Myanmar.
Queues formed outside many polling stations in Myanmar.
More than 90 parties contested the poll. Firm results are not expected till Monday
A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Myanmar, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.
A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Myanmar, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.
To prevent fraud, voters' fingers are marked with ink after they have cast their ballots
To prevent fraud, voters' fingers are marked with ink after they have cast their ballots
To prevent fraud, voters' fingers are marked with ink after they have cast their ballots
People in Myanmar have waited 25 years for the chance to vote in openly contested elections.
Queues formed outside many polling stations in Myanmar.
Queues formed outside many polling stations in Myanmar.
More than 90 parties contested the poll. Firm results are not expected till Monday
A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Myanmar, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.
A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Myanmar, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015.
To prevent fraud, voters' fingers are marked with ink after they have cast their ballots
To prevent fraud, voters' fingers are marked with ink after they have cast their ballots
To prevent fraud, voters' fingers are marked with ink after they have cast their ballots
As voting began, long lines formed outside polling booths set up in Buddhist temples, schools and government buildings. A total of 91 parties are contesting, but the main fight is between Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy and the military-backed Union Solidarity Development Party.
