Myanmar 's neighbors have called for a lifting of sanctions after the elections . State TV confirms that Suu Kyi 's party won 43 of the 44 seats it contested . A White House statement Monday congratulated Suu Kyi and the people of Myanmar , also known as Burma . The election was boycotted by most opposition parties and international observers, who said they were not allowed to observe the vote or even be present in some areas where voting took place.
Myanmar 's neighbors have called for a lifting of sanctions after the elections . State TV confirms that Suu Kyi 's party won 43 of the 44 seats it contested . The election was boycotted by most opposition parties and international observers, who said they were not allowed to observe the vote or even be present in some areas where voting took place.