2015 Elections Lead Story News
‘Special police’ get ready for Burmese election
Some 40,000 new police officers – almost one per polling station – have been drafted in to provide security for election day.
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2015 Elections Lead Story News Parliament Politics
Referendum to take place alongside general election
Parliament has announced that a national referendum on a constitutional amendment will be held alongside the general elections slated for later this year.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Ruling party to announce election candidates
The USDP said it would announce its list of candidates for the upcoming general election within two weeks, which may include former military officials.
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2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
Voter lists ridden with errors, says NLD
Opposition party complains that many constituents are not registered, while the names of dead relatives continue to appear on the list.
Thein Sein lauds ‘new political culture’ in Burma
Burmese president calls for inclusiveness from all political parties in the lead up to the 2015 general elections
UEC begins revamping voter lists
The UEC has set about confirming just who is eligible to vote in next year’s general election.
Election Commission backtracks on new campaign rules
Burma’s Union Election Commission (UEC) has agreed to seven of nine electoral regulation changes recommended by the country’s main opposition party, according to politicians present at the negotiations.
88 Generation Students mull forming political party
A famous group of former political prisoners who have been heavily canvassing the country for more than a year may establish a political party soon
