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    Category: Constitution

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Burma’s president calls for a ‘suitable constitution’

    In his Independence Day speech, Htin Kyaw called for reform of a military-drafted constitution and for justice for all recognised minorities under a federal system, but made no mention of the Rohingya.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Ethnic states can write own constitutions: State Counsellor’s Office

    UPDJC agrees in principle to allow administrative regions and states a federal right to adopt their own constitutions, but only on the basis that they do not seek to break away from Burma.

    Constitution Lead Story News

    Military must assist us in amending constitution, says NLD’s Nyan Win

    When asked about progress to date on constitutional reform, Nyan Win declined to respond.

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    Cartoon Constitution Lead Story Military News

    Military outweighs the rest

    Though military appointees account for just 25 percent of parliamentary seats, they clearly punch above their weight.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    Parliament deals fatal blow to Suu Kyi’s presidential bid

    MPs vote down a motion to amend a constitutional clause that prevents Suu Kyi seeking the presidency.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Military MP opposes charter reform due to Burma’s ‘democratic inexperience’

    A senior military MP opined on Tuesday that constitutional Article 436 should not be amended due to Burma’s ‘democratic inexperience’.

    Constitution Lead Story News

    No amendment bill till new parliament, MPs told

    A constitutional amendment bill introduced last week, if passed, will have to wait until after the general elections later this year to be enacted.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    USDP leads push for constitional reform

    The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has urged parliament to draft a bill amending the 2008 Constitution.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Ethnic alliance demands right to choose chief ministers

    The Nationalities Brotherhood Federation has demanded an end to appointment of regional chief ministers by presidential decree.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Constitutional reform essential, says UNA and 88GPOS alliance

    “If the 2015 election is held without amending the Constitution, the election might be free, but it won’t be fair,” said UNA leader Aye Thar Aung.

    Constitution Lead Story News Parliament

    Shwe Mann defends call to protect Constitution

    Recent proposal to pass a new law protecting the 2008 Constitution is not an attempt to obstruct attempts at charter amendment, says parliamentary speaker.

    Suu Kyi upbeat ahead of crunch talks video

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Video

    Suu Kyi upbeat ahead of crunch talks

    Aung San Suu Kyi will come face to face with fellow presidential hopefuls on Friday afternoon, as six political heavyweights meet to discuss charter reform.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News

    Thein Sein committed to charter reform talk

    Following Wednesday’s summit of political heavyweights, DVB spoke to the National Democratic Force leader Khin Maung Swe to find out what happened.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Date set for return of sexpartite talks

    Parliamentary Speaker Thura Shwe Mann made the announcement on Monday in a meeting with political parties representatives in Naypyidaw.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Amend 59(f) and 436, say ethnic MPs

    Ethnic lawmakers have drawn up a report containing suggestions for constitutional amendment as sexpartite talks are slated to recommence.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Thein Sein, Suu Kyi in face-to-face Constitution talks

    The pair reportedly met privately to discuss constitutional reform and steps to ensure free and fair elections later this year.

    Constitution Lead Story News Rohingya

    MPS launch petition to oppose White Card-holder voting rights

    Twenty-eight upper house MPs sign a petition, calling on the Constitutional Tribunal to rule on a recent motion granting voting rights to temporary ID card-holders.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Shwe Mann weighs in on constitutional reform

    Burma’s parliamentary house speaker urges President Thein Sein to facilitate the proposed sexpartite dialogue.

    Constitution Ethnic issues Karenni Lead Story News

    Karenni State Day held amid controversy

    The 63rd Karenni State Day celebrations are underway, though conflicting opinions of the occasion remain.

    Burma Constitution Human Rights Lead Story News

    Political prisoners, Arakan violence hold US attention

    US delegation at official talks in Naypyidaw after meeting civil society groups, in the same week Samantha Power also comments on human rights in Burma.

    Constitution Lead Story Military News Politics

    Army officer jailed for signing Article 436 petition

    Maj. Kyawzwar Win was sentenced by a military court on 5 December after photos emerged of him signing a petition to amend Article 436.

    Constitution Lead Story News Parliament Politics

    Anti-PR upper house MPs petition tribunal

    Twenty-six MPs petition the tribunal to opine on whether a Proportional Representation electoral system would be in accordance with the Constitution.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    Suu Kyi reiterates call for dialogue after sexpartite talks flounder

    Suu Kyi continues to call for dialogue between herself, the government and other major political players despite the abrupt cancellation of a scheduled meeting on constitutional reform set for Friday.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi

    Military MPs snub Suu Kyi

    Some 70 military MPs responded to her invitation saying they could not attend the informal dinner as the invitation came on very short notice and they had other appointments in place.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Ethnics appoint Aye Maung for sexpartite talks

    Ethnic-based political parties on Thursday appointed Rakhine National Party leader Aye Maung as their representative at the sexpartite talks on constitutional reform scheduled for Friday.

    Constitution Lead Story News Peace Process

    56 parties approve framework for political dialogue

    The representatives of the 56 political parties are now scheduled to meet with other political parties that were not included in the Drafting Committee, the NLD being the most noteworthy.

    2015 Elections Constitution Lead Story News Peace Process Politics

    Cautious optimism ahead of “sexpartite” talks

    A sense of cautious optimism is emerging with respect to the upcoming “sexpartite” talks on constitutional reform, which will be held on Friday in Naypyidaw.

    Constitution Lead Story News Politics

    Political big guns poised for constitutional debate

    President Thein Sein, opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, Commander-in-Chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, and three others are to lock horns in Naypyidaw for a debate on constitutional reform.

    Constitution Lead Story News Parliament

    Bill committee seeks to lay ground rules for referendum

    “It is a bit strange that parliament now wants to adopt a set of laws for a national referendum – it could be that they want to be more systematic – but we won’t be able to judge that until we see the text in the bill.”–Lawyer Ko Ni

    Constitution Kachin Lead Story News

    23 Kachin cadets killed, 13 injured in artillery attack

    Twenty-three cadets from the Kachin Independence Army were killed and 13 injured when an officers’ training camp near Laiza was hit directly by an artillery shell.

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