But a quarter of seats are allocated to the military, which means it will remain hugely influential.
Myanmar`s constitution bars Ms Suu Kyi from becoming president herself.
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Suu Kyi`s National League for Democracy wins majority in Myanmar
13 November 2015
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The National League for Democracy has won a majority in Myanmar`s historic general election, say officials, ending decades of military-backed rule.
With more than 80% of seats declared, Aung San Suu Kyi`s party has more than the two-thirds it needs to control parliament and choose the president.
But a quarter of seats are allocated to the military, which means it will remain hugely influential.
Myanmar`s constitution bars Ms Suu Kyi from becoming president herself.
But a quarter of seats are allocated to the military, which means it will remain hugely influential.
Myanmar`s constitution bars Ms Suu Kyi from becoming president herself.
