Myanmar opposition quietly marks anniversary of 1990 election victory

The partyof detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi quietly commemorated the anniversary Thursday of its victory in elections 20 years ago and stood by its decision not to register for new polls to be held later this year.

A faction of the party, however, has split off to participate in the balloting.

About 70 party members gathered at the residence of party Vice Chairman Tin Oo to celebrate the party's 1990 victory.