NLD party looks to gain more ground in key Myanmar by-elections

Campaigning has begun for by-elections in Myanmar, seen as a first real test of the new government and the popularity of de facto leader Aung San Syu Kyi. Nineteen seats are up for grabs.

Campaigning has begun for by-elections in Myanmar, seen as a first real test of the new government and the popularity of de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Nineteen seats are up for grabs.

Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Yangon.