Sithu Maung, one of two Muslim NLD candidates, is seen here on November 9, the day after he won his Yangon constituency to become the party's first Muslim MP. (AFP)

Myanmar Muslim MP-elect vows to be rights champion

The 33-year-old was one of just two Muslims out of more than 1,100 candidates for Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling National League for Democracy party.

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