Myanmar's National League for Democracy has named two candidates for the forthcoming presidential election. A third candidate will be nominated by the military.
NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi is not allowed to stand in the election under the country's military constitution. However as her party is in control of parliament, a NLD candidate is almost guaranteed a win.
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